Continuous Improvement Leader

SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

The main responsibility of the position is to support the leadership team in achieving cost, revenue, service, and quality objectives via progression towards world class levels; and developing a sustained Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement culture.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience of working with Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement and problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated success implementing and delivering results for cross functional Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement project teams
• Ability to understand and constructively challenge current practices in the search for continuous improvement.
• Experience in coaching individuals and teams through change to deliver improvements.
• Self-directed, yet team oriented work style; creative, problem solving, and assertive; keen ability to prioritize independently with minimal direction beyond initial direction and focus; possesses a high level of initiative and independent work ethic; detail-oriented and comfortable in a result-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; possesses an ability to proficiently communicate verbally and in writing with customers, suppliers, and at various levels in the organization.
• Analytical; strong mathematical aptitude; possesses a natural ability to translate, calculate, interpret, and communicate data; excellent numerical and measurement skills.
• Extensive spreadsheet and database management skills; advanced user of Excel and Minitab for varying, non-routine, ad hoc statistical analyses and specialized tool development.
• Capable of analyzing and utilizing data, without becoming lost in the detail.
• Thinks and acts strategically and systematically (i.e. solution oriented rather than fixating on obstacles).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing work for self and team.
• Exceeds expectations through difficult challenges, finding solutions not problems.
• Motivated to help others deliverables.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles
• Proven written and presentation skills.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with planning methodologies including MRP, ERP, and inventory/supply chain management.
• Competency in MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related business or technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• Solid background in quality and/or manufacturing, continuous improvement, and/or Lean Six Sigma.
• At least three years’ experience certification with Lean Six Sigma.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with adhesive and web handling manufacturing flows, product lines, and adhesive tape product applications is a plus.
• Professional project management certification preferred.
• Training in change management methodology preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides project leadership regarding cost savings, quality improvement, service improvement, and new product development projects.
• Collaborates with Plant Management, Quality Management, Product Management to identify, reduce, and eliminate chronic sources of customer complaints, raw material quality issues, waste/scrap, and resolve production deficiencies.
• Works closely with Executive and Plant Leadership to select appropriate projects.
• Leads and facilitates improvement projects, utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Conducts statistical assessments with appropriate follow-up work to reduce variability and/or achieve OEE targets.
• Provides summaries, conclusions, and presentations related to project completion and findings.
• Creates key process flows and/or value stream maps.
• Develops recommendations and implements improvements to support corporate and plant goals, requirements, and sustainment of improvements.
• Acts as a technical resource for key products and processes.
• Assists with the maintenance of our ISO system to the appropriate standard.
• Support for ISO quality systems at the corporate and/or plant level.
• Initiates and revises work instructions.
• Conducts customer complaint investigations.
• Refinement of our testing frequencies and methods based on customer needs and statistical analysis.
• Gage R&R studies.
• Promote use of Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools (DMAIC, Lean, Kaizen, Supplier, and Design for Six Sigma).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level