Continuous Improvement Leader (Sr)
Tremco Construction Products Group

Job Info

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

This Senior Continuous Improvement Leader will drive and execute continuous improvement efforts at the manufacturing plant level across multiple facilities in the organization by collaborating with plant personnel to promote, improve and maintain our operational excellence systems (ex: MS168) in alignment with corporate strategy and site-specific goals. The Senior Continuous Improvement Leader will be required to leverage available data, Six Sigma projects, and other lean tools to deliver effective initiatives across the organization to positively impact the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the manufacturing sites as well as corporate functions/departments to determine where the most significant areas of improvement exist and develop projects from those opportunities.
• Develop, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the organization's goals and plant objectives.
• Assess, monitor, maintain, and enhance business performance by analyzing current practices, developing business process improvements (ex.: removing waste, reducing cost, etc.), implementing changes in workflows, structures, and teams to ensure continuous company performance.
• Plan, facilitate, and execute continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools, provide support for plant level initiatives, and participate in Kaizen events on the production floor in support of Tremco's MS168 philosophies.
• Provide support to the production staff to ensure that implemented lean principles are understood and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of process improvements.
• Lead cross functional work teams focused on identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to provide sustainable improvements that meet/exceed expectations.
• Conduct semi-annual audits.
• Read, research, interpret, and analyze data on current processes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Leverage knowledge of tiered governance systems, Kaizen, 5S, visual management and SMED to assist sites in improving efficiencies by evaluating process and practice from various perspectives.
• Influence and motivate others to attend to, participate in and own local continuous improvement efforts and initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet predefined objectives. Develop, monitor, and communicate project plans, timelines, and budgets with key stakeholders. Provide supportive project management expertise including MPST and monthly savings tracking, key performance indicators, and reporting.
• Teach, lead, and coach cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Use data analytics such as statistical process control, process capability analysis, and correlation to make data driven decisions while demonstrating quantitative improvement/impact.
• Prepare, review, and analyze operational data, reports, and metrics to generate insights, identify trends, isolate bottlenecks, and make informed decisions.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement by promoting awareness and buy-in at all levels of the organization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive performance dashboards and reports.
• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging trends, and technologies related to continuous improvement and benchmark against industry peers and incorporate best practices into the organization.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor's /University degree, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Preferred experience in chemical manufacturing and/or batch manufacturing operations.
• Previous experience utilizing Data, Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma, and/or Lean Methodologies
• Five years' experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.
• Experience developing employee training programs

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• This is a hands-on position that requires you to be on-site at our various manufacturing plants.
• Travel to other plants is required.
• A strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to think dynamically to solve problems.
• A keen eye for identifying strategic opportunities in processes and organizational structures.
• Proficiency with process evaluation techniques, data analysis, and visualization tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including advanced skills with Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, from operators up to plant management.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and training skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and inspire change.
• Passionate about safety, quality, and productivity with the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work in high paced and changing environments.
• Ability to roll-up sleeves and lead by example at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Experience with Power Automate, Power Query, PowerBI, and Forms is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

The hourly rate/salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $87,991 and $109,989 plus 15% bonus opportunity. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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