What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Improvement Director position at beBee Careers?
As a Process Improvement Director, you will drive operational excellence and lean transformations in the factory, collaborating with C-level leadership to develop and implement ongoing process improvements within the organization's strategic roadmap.
Key Responsibilities:
- Spearhead transformation initiatives in critical operational areas, leveraging structured problem-solving techniques and process mapping to assess challenges, develop solutions, and oversee execution, resulting in improved productivity and reduced costs.
- Enhance and implement tiered visual and daily management systems to optimize factory operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Organize and lead rapid-improvement workshops to generate immediate, lasting efficiencies on the production floor, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and empowering employees to take ownership of process improvements.
- Evaluate and refine transactional processes to reduce inefficiencies, enhance productivity, and cut costs, leveraging expertise in value stream enhancement techniques such as quick changeover (SMED), visual and daily management, standard work, and continuous improvement tools.
- Provide training on Lean methodologies, including daily operations management, structured problem-solving, workplace organization (6S), quick changeover (SMED), inventory control (Kanban), and operational equipment efficiency, to ensure employees are equipped to drive sustainable growth and competitiveness.
- Share best practices and benchmarking insights from both internal and external sources to stay ahead of the competition and drive innovation, ensuring the organization remains adaptable in an ever-changing market.
- Drive measurable improvements in key performance areas: safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity, ensuring the organization remains competitive and financially stable.
Requirements:
- 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, with a proven track record of delivering sustainable operational improvements and driving cultural change.
- Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous, demonstrating expertise in Lean methodologies and process improvement, as well as strong leadership skills.
- Proven experience engaging both leadership and frontline teams in Lean deployment, driving empowerment and cultural change.
- Demonstrated history of delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and supply chain agility, leveraging expertise in value stream enhancement techniques and continuous improvement tools.
- Strong leadership skills, with a proactive mindset and decision-making ability, influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels and driving cross-functional collaboration.
- Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent preferred, with proficiency in statistical analysis and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Project management certification (PMP) or equivalent experience is desirable, ensuring effective project planning, execution, and monitoring.
