Director Continuous Improvement

Company Introduction

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Director Continuous Improvement is an experienced professional change agent responsible for the development and implementation of a multi-year continuous improvement program for maintenance operations and coordination of all activities associated with deployment and execution. This position oversees the implementation and promotion of best practices and standards, while also managing resources for the organization's continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing process improvements, participating in planning and strategy sessions, and guiding teams to make informed decisions among various options for advancing continuous improvement projects. Additionally, this position will act as a liaison for teams to ensure alignment and synergy across initiatives. Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels is essential to keep projects aligned with organizational goals, and this position will conduct quality control throughout project development to uphold expected standards.

The Director Continuous Improvement will be analytical, data driven, results and process driven by nature, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement. This position will be responsible for monitoring and improving the maintenance processes making them as efficient as possible.

Essential Duties

• Develop, lead, and manage the maintenance continuous improvement program within and across sites. Must be able to challenge the status quo and be a strong communicator.
• Develop the KPI’s to track and drive continuous improvement.
• Subject matter expert in continuous improvement concepts and tools.
• Builds a strong network and relationships with internal customers to gain buy-in.
• Drive the mapping of workflows, remove waste and non-value-added activities, and recommend solutions. Lead implementation of changes, acting as leader, manager, and mentor of the entire organization.
• Partners with plant & departmental leadership teams to develop and manage a project portfolio. Identify, prioritize, and execute projects to improve maintenance process capability. Responsible for working effectively with operations to define process and quality issues, measure current process performance, analyze root cause, and develop/implement targeted process improvement to achieve sustained performance and standard work.
• Leads strategy deployment and goal deployment, as well as developing a site roadmap with demonstrated results.
• Positively influence cross-functional site leadership, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be well respected by leadership and associates.
• Lead the effort to fully incorporate the use of SAP capabilities in maintenance operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

• Driving Innovation
• Execution
• Facilitating Change
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Monitoring Information
• Managing Relationships
• Initiating Action
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree ideally in a related discipline e.g.engineering, operations Required
• experience leading continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
• minimum of 10 years manufacturing experience in a manufacturing environment
• project management experience is strongly preferred
  
  

General Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of multiple business functions, including maintenance, operations, quality, ...etc.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a matrix organization.
• Experience training and coaching a formal problem-solving methodology.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage change
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, complex, operations environment
• Identifies and drives strategic improvements and leads cross-functional team
• Detail oriented and driven
  
  

Technical Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of SAP functionality
• Subject matter expert in continuous improvement concepts and tools
• Strong knowledge of the Google suite operating tools
  
  

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
• Transport/Lifting - Rarely
• Transport/Carrying - Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely
• Ascend/Descend - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping - Rarely
• Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching - Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Rarely
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Frequently
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently
  
  

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Occasionally
• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humid - Occasionally
• Wet - Occasionally
• Noise - Occasionally
• Hazards - Occasionally
• Temperature Change - Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally
• Vibration - Occasionally
  
  

Leadership/Supervisor Experience

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and direct individuals and teams
  
  

Dimensions

Number of Indirect Reports: 4 or more

Number of Direct Reports: 1 or moreTravel Requirements: 30%

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 148,500-189,750

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.