US Alvarado: Continuous Improvement Associate - Continuous Improvement Lead
About The Position
We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. Job Duties Under direct supervision, responsible for co-facilitating continuous improvement work sessions that lead teams through rapid improvement events to address strategic projects or value stream initiatives. Supports proven structured process improvement techniques by analyzing current state conditions and identifying root cause contribution. Assists efforts for establishing and sustaining improvement processes supporting a frontline leader and the associated work group. Assists teams to address local Hoshin projects or issues. Provides a structured process to align the goals of the company (Strategy), with business' (PSLs, functional groups, geographies) plans (Breakthrough Objectives/Tactics) and the work performed in operations (Action). Develops skills through application of Lean tools across many functions and process scenarios. Facilitates training of small groups to promote a Lean culture and develop lean competencies. Supports value added idea generation throughout the work cell/work group at Gemba (the place where real action occurs and where the value-added activities take place) to promote a Lean culture (defined as a philosophy of creating a work culture that empowers individuals to relentlessly pursue waste elimination driving continuous improvement and maximizing customer value). For candidates meeting the CI Specialist or Lead level role, here are bullets I'd like to include: Trains groups to promote a Continuous Improvement (Lean) culture and develop Continuous Improvement (Lean) competencies Mentors and coaches frontline leaders and personnel at the location to promote and foster a thriving Continuous Improvement (Lean) culture, develop Continuous Improvement (Lean) competencies, and empower individuals throughout the organization to relentlessly pursue waste elimination, driving continuous improvement and maximizing customer value. Promotes and supports all portions of their value stream for Continuous Improvement (Lean) Maturity.
Requirements
- Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 1-2 years' experience in operations or manufacturing which includes experience in Continuous Improvement.
Nice To Haves
- ASQ LSSGB, ASQ LSSBB, or Lean Six Sigma certifications.
- Industrial Engineering background is also highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- co-facilitating continuous improvement work sessions
- analyzing current state conditions and identifying root cause contribution
- assists efforts for establishing and sustaining improvement processes
- assists teams to address local Hoshin projects or issues
- provides a structured process to align the goals of the company
- develops skills through application of Lean tools
- facilitates training of small groups to promote a Lean culture
- supports value added idea generation
Benefits
- At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Support Activities for Mining
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
