Description |
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establishing a robust process for project optimization and communication, including setting cost optimization goals and metrics to match organizational goals, and working with finance staff to identify appropriate lean accounting metrics to validate project results
Supporting and assisting management and plant staff in implementing cost optimization tools, including Lean Six Sigma, High-Performance Work Teams, etc
Participating in the functions of the USIG CI initiatives and facilitating the activities of the Site Steering Committee, including: project selection, evaluation and prioritization; selection of resources for future Green Belt and Black Belt training; evaluation of project results; coordination of process improvement activities with corporate and local OGSMs
Proposing process technology improvements and capital expenditures
Identifying and managing equipment and human resources required for successful execution of projects
Overseeing cost optimization projects, including project identification, prioritization and selection; tracking project results; monitoring project progress; and reporting on progress toward OGSMs
Communicating team and project progress to Champions, Business Leaders, Green Belts, Steering Committees, other McCormick sites, and serving as the general spokesperson for projects, case studies, and program results as necessary
Participating with accounting staff to validate financial results of projects and overall programs
Applying process improvement tools to improve business capabilities: specifically, Six Sigma tools and methodology to improve process capability and eliminate defects, and Lean Manufacturing tools and principles to eliminate waste and improve flow
Leading and facilitating cross-functional project teams, including design of project workflow, capturing business processes and metrics, data analysis, coordination of internal and external resources as necessary to identify and implement improvement(s), tracking and monitoring project progress, and reporting to plant leadership team on progress toward project goals
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Requirements |
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field required
Industry-recognized Black Belt Certification preferred
Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing facility required; food industry experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact with all levels within the facility and organization required
Ability to work well with all levels of employees, as well as internal and external customers in both individual and team based situations, required
Ability to work independently required
Experience organizing and tracking short and long term projects and tasks required
Experience successfully completing projects within established deadlines required
Experience adapting to multiple and changing priorities and achieving results within a compressed time frame required
Experience recognizing problems, analyzing them, offering solutions and using logical thought processes when making decisions required
Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required
Experience with SAP, Minitab and Sigma Flow preferred
Working knowledge of statistics preferred
Ability to work flexible hours and days as needed to meet business demands required
If interested, please click on 'apply' below and apply for position #13889.
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