Continuous Improvement Associate

Informazioni sulla Divisione:
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) è specializzata a livello mondiale nella progettazione e nella produzione di macchinari ad alta prestazione per i settori della trasformazione di tissue, nonwovens e stampa per imballaggio. La nostra ampia offerta di prodotti include ribobinatrici, laminatori, stampe, goffratori, perforatori ed impacchettamento sia per prodotti igienici che asciugatutto; piegatrici e macchine per la trasformazione; ed una gamma completa di macchine da stampa flessográfica e di sistemi di pulizia laser di rulli anilox, impiegati nei settori dell’ impacchettamento flessibile, di etichettatura e della trasformazione del cartone.

Barry-Wehmiller fornisce a livello globale progettazione, consulenza e produzione tecnologicamente avanzate nei settori del packaging, del cartone ondulato e della trasformazione della carta. Combinando a un'idea di leadership che pone al centro le persone, strategie operative mirate e una crescita basata su obiettivi, Barry-Wehmiller è diventata un’azienda da $ 3 miliardi con quasi 12.000 dipendenti uniti da uno scopo comune: usare la forza del business per costruire un mondo migliore.

Descrizione del lavoro:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Drive Continuous Improvement projects in close collaboration with local leadership with Safety at the forefront.
- You will assume a role as coach and expert on global best practices in Continuous Improvement and OPEX.
- Use Product Life-Cycle Management (PLCM) as a tool to assess, train, and calibrate our manufacturing locations. You will lead assessments of our manufacturing sites using our Product Life-Cycle Management (PLCM), as well as train team members and calibrate global assessments.
- Support the development and evolution of our Production System training other trainers on the methodology.
- Utilize Lean knowledge and tools to drive and support process improvement initiatives.
- Plan, do, check, and adjust processes, execution of projects and improvement events.
- Work with project teams to define project scope, goals, risks, and deliverables.
- Define roles, required tasks, and resources, and work with leaders to allocate resources.
- Coordinate recognition award programs and related training.
- Facilitate/lead all types of Kaizen events such as 7S, TPM, set-up reduction, value stream/process mapping, and poka-yoke.
- Facilitate assigned team improvement projects or organizational initiatives.
- Track and ensure completion of deliverables and update performance metrics.
- Regularly communicate progress, problems, and viable solutions to teams and stakeholders.
- Mentor and advise leaders on level-loading and resource deployment for improvement events and step change initiatives.
- Identify and collect critical data to assist with all events.
- Practice and advocate process ownership, standard work processes and implementation of Lean tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

- A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in Lean process improvement; project management experience is helpful.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills.
- Skilled in Value Stream/Process Mapping, Setup Reduction(SMED) and other Lean principles as well as root cause analysis.
- Understands financial statements and how process improvement impacts financial performance.
- Proficient in project management software tools such as MS Project and SmartSheet.
- Proficient in Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, and Teams.
- COMPETENCES
- Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives.
- Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
- This position does not directly supervise other associates.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
- Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasional