site continuous improvement leader

essential duties and responsibilities: 

• Develop basic site competencies in structured problem solving, Kaizen, standard work, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Deploy Lean tools to directly impact improvement at the Conway location.
• Lead the overall site CI tracking and attainment of location SQDCI objectives.
• Train and mentor site personnel on continuous improvement toolset through demonstration, training classes, and structured supervision.
• Further the development of the CI culture in the organization by promoting success of the discipline and serving as an advocate for further adoption.
• Promote site personnel Green Belt journeys

qualifications and requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or adjacent discipline.
• Certified Lean/CI Black Belt preferred.
• Experience leading significant projects as a project leader and as a participant or mentor for a variety and depth of impactful projects.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, standards, permit requirements.
• Strong technical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, ability to engage people and motivate them to meet/exceed goals and objectives; and the ability to develop others.
• Fact-based analysis and reporting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. 

desired skills:

• Asserts own ideas and persuades others; gains support and mobilizes/motivates people to take action.
• Owns a robust CI toolkit and can share and teach those tools as needed.
• Familiarity with an Integrated Business System.
• Ability to work independently and be willing to travel 10-15%.
• Role is located in Conway, SC.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills that provide insight and influence at all levels from business leaders to shop floor associates.
• Ability to hold self and others accountable; establish vision and plan to achieve; manage multiple projects.