Continuous Improvement Program Manager - Corporate

Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter.

Company:

Confidential

Position:

Continuous Improvement Program Manager - Corporate

Location:

US 80%+ Travel

Reporting:

Corporate Director of Continuous Improvement

Compensation:

Excellent Base Compensation

Bonus:

Excellent Bonus Available

Relocation:

Relocation Not Available

Company Profile:

Multi-billion dollar company seeks to gain further competitive advantage with a new Lean Six Sigma deployment.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

This is a key continuous improvement position as part of our client’s corporate staff reporting directly to the Corporate Director of Continuous Improvement. This position will require an experienced Lean Sigma leader, preferably with heavy industry manufacturing background and experience. This position requires an individual that is able to facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal skills. Key to success in this position is the ability to work within the organization at all levels utilizing a very “hands on” approach to creating value and buy-in as the lead change facilitator for Lean Sigma transformation in one of client’s flagship plants.

• This position will be responsible for managing and facilitating the company's Lean Sigma initiative and strategy across the business's various operations and sites.

• This position will provide leadership / mentoring / training to all levels of the operation on the use and practice of Lean Sigma methodology and tools

• This position will support plant operations management in the development, planning and execution of a Lean Sigma strategy and metrics providing support to process owners in order to clearly link project metrics to strategic operational objectives using Business Process Management principles.

• This position will have responsibility for planning and assisting in the execution of various Lean Sigma transformation events and projects targeted towards improving the plant’s performance on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

• This position will focus on business performance improvements that yield zero accidents, defect free products, on demand and on time delivery, at the lowest cost by partnering with the plant’s process owners and champions to drive results.

• This position will focus on business performance that constantly strives to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share via the use of Lean Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

• This position will plan and facilitate kaizen activities on the shop floor and in administrative offices as needed to support value stream improvement plans.

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements:

• BS Technical Engineering Degree

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from ASQ or a similar certifying body (a plus)

• 3-5 years of process improvement experience in a unionized heavy manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years experience leading and executing process improvement projects in a dedicated Lean Sigma position.

• Formal Lean training in Value Stream Management tools, kaizen. SMED and other key Lean tools and methodologies. Experience as the leader of at least 3 significant value stream improvement projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce waste and improve cycle times from incoming raw materials to finished goods shipping. (a must)

• Materials processing experience / background

• Prior Value Stream operations/process leadership experience

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements:

• Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills

• Tenacity and energy in leading change towards an effective work environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical skills and process focus

• Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required.

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Regional Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Mid Atlantic

Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter.

Company:
Confidential

Position:
Regional Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Mid Atlantic

Location:

Eastern Part of PA

Reporting:
Regional Master Black Belt

Compensation:
Excellent Base Compensation

Bonus:
Excellent Bonus Available

Relocation:
Local Candidate Preferred

Company Profile:
Our client is a division of a multi-billion dollar company seeking to gain a further competitive advantage with continued commitment to its Lean Six Sigma program.

Position Description and Responsibilities:
This is a Lean Sigma position within one of our client’s Mid Atlantic regional offices, reporting directly to Regional Lean Sigma Master Black Belt. This position will require an experienced Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferably with service (system integration / installation / support focus) industry background and experience. This position requires a Lean Sigma Black Belt that is able to facilitate and drive results in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal skills. Key to success in this position is the ability to work within the organization at all levels creating value and buy-in across the region.

• This role will be responsible for completing Black Belt projects as assigned, with minimal day-to-day Master Black Belt direction
• This role will provide project, Lean Sigma methodology, and tool support to a full team of regional Green Belts who drive projects in their district office(s) or core functional areas.
• This role will facilitate meetings with local management to review and examine project progress.
• This role will provide Lean and Six Sigma training to local personnel and leadership within the region.
• This role will be responsible for seeking out project opportunities for Six Sigma and Lean breakthrough strategy both internal and external (e.g. to suppliers and customers).
• This role will be responsible for promoting the use of Lean Six Sigma methodology across the region.
• This position will deliver significant and quantifiable process improvement and financial benefit across the region.
• This position will focus on business performance that constantly strives to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share via the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Manage Lean Six Sigma reporting activities for the regional offices internally and to Corporate.
• Develop partnerships with other Lean Six Sigma Leaders across the division to share best practices.

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements:

• BS Degree, Business Management or Technical
• 5-10 years professional work experience
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. DMAIC project experience across broad business areas
• Formal Lean training in Value Stream Management tools, kaizen methods and other key Lean tools and methodologies.
• Experience with facilitating Lean training events and Kaizen events
• DFSS background a plus
• Lean Six Sigma project leadership experience / background
• Ability to travel (to local regional offices with company car ) 60%+ in week regional travel

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements:

• Results based focused skill set with strong impact and influencing skills
• Tenacity and energy in leading change towards an effective work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and process focus
• Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required.
  
  

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Director of Continuous Improvement - Northwestern USA

Please Note: This Role Has Been Filled


Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter.

Company:

Confidential

Position:

Director of Continuous Improvement

Location:

Northwestern, US

Reporting:

Plant General Manager

Compensation:

Excellent Compensation with Bonus

Relocation:

Relocation offered

Company Profile:

Our client a leading division of a multi-billion dollar, publicly traded, global aerospace and defense company.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

This is a key leadership position at our client’s 600 employee non-union flagship plant, reporting directly to the site’s General Manager. This position will require an experienced Lean transformation leader, preferably with high volume metals/materials process background and experience. This position requires a leader that is able to facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal skills. Key to success in this position is the ability to work within the organization at all levels utilizing a very hands on approach to creating value and buy-in as the lead change facilitator for the operations Lean transformation.

• This position will be responsible for managing and facilitating the operations Lean initiative and strategy.
• This position will provide leadership / mentoring / training to all levels of the organization on the use and practice of Lean methodology and tools (5S, visual controls, standardized work, VSM & A3, Heijunka, Jidoka, Kaizen, SMED, etc…)
• This position will support management as the site’s Lean Sensei in the development, planning and execution of a lean enterprise transformation strategy and metrics
• This position will have responsibility for planning and assisting in the execution of various Lean transformation events targeted towards improving the business’s performance on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• This position will focus on business performance improvements that yield zero accidents, defect free products, on demand and on time delivery, at the lowest cost.
• This position will focus on business performance that constantly strives to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share via the use of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• This position will act as a key driver of change within the business, supporting management/cross functional decisions by communicating the enterprise-wide changes to employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business’s Lean transformation.

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements:

• BS Technical Engineering Degree
• Advanced Training from a recognized leader in Lean Manufacturing such as Toyota or Shingijutsu
• Additional certification as either a Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
• Solid prior experience driving a Lean transformation in a traditional manufacturing setting
• High volume materials / metals processing experience
• Operations/process leadership experience

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements:

• Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills
• Tenacity and energy in leading change towards an effective work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and process focus
• Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required.

Legal Notice:
The content of this posting is protected by Copyright and is intended for use by current and potential candidates of The Avery Point Group for the sole purpose of pursuing an opportunity presented by The Avery Point Group. As subject matter experts in our recruiting disciplines, our job postings are a reflection of our deep understanding of job requirements, appropriate client content and extensive dialog with key client process stakeholders. As a result, reposting or use of this content is not authorized unless The Avery Point Group is referenced as its source.