Continuous Improvement Sr Specialist

Givaudan•Mount Olive, NJ

10d•$68,500 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Specialist leads the execution of Continuous Improvement initiatives of low complexity within a site/function in order to embed best practices, reinforce a continuous improvement mindset, and streamline non-value-added activities. The Continuous Improvement Specialist reports to the Site Continuous Improvement Manager or the Continuous Improvement Senior Manager.

Requirements

University degree
Overall work experience 2-4 y work experience, 1 to 2 y preferably in CI
Results on leading improvement projects and training.
Exposure to teams and projects.
Good command of both oral and written English
Local Language Requirement based on the Site

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent is an advantage

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design of Site/Department strategies and deployment plans
Identify and measure improvement opportunities; develop action plans.
Support in deploying CI Awareness workshops to all teams (e.g., CI basics training)
Ensure everyone to share Good Practices (e.g., through, newsletter)
Introduce and coach VPMS as a universal practice for everyone in the organization to manage daily performance
Develop people by delivering mentoring for basic CI Methodologies
Training includes CI Basics (5S, 8Wastes, Problem Solving), Yellow, Visual Performance Management, CI Maturity Assessment.
Support team to identify problems that must be solved using the right CI Methodology and Tools
Set up and help implement daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly performance management reviews at shift, department and site level including the definition of lagging and leading indicators
Support the CI Manager / Lead / Site or Department to prepare the CIMA Assessment and follow up with the teams based on CIMA outcome
Train teams in applying relevant CI tools and methodologies for improving Processes and Asset Efficiencies
Support process owners on the development of CI-related work standards
Lead specific business improvement projects
Coach project teams on applying Lean and Six Sigma tools during project execution phases.
Improve implementation progress of assigned CI projects, monitoring resource plans, project team accountabilities, change requests, deadlines, milestones, change management roadmaps, communications, and manage periodic updates