Manager, Lean Six Sigma

Shiseido•East Windsor, NJ

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Lean Six Sigma will provide support to senior management and the Lean Six Sigma team to strategically plan, organize and implement World Class lean principles throughout the organization with strong focus on 5S+Safety and Lean Six Sigma methodology. The role will support the analysis, facilitation and reporting functions and will be responsible for driving change that will improve quality, reduce costs and establish appropriate process metrics and controls for the region (SAI, SAC, Millstone and ADC).

Requirements

You have a bachelor's degree in engineering or business.
You have 5-8 years of experience in a fully integrated manufacturing environment managing lean, continuous improvement and/or Kaizen programs and projects.
You have a Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma required; Black Belt certification will be required after hire.
You are a strong leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and you can interact with all levels of employees and outside professionals.
You have experience with data gathering and data analysis.
You have expertise in leading change and initiating organizational changes.
You have demonstrated strategic agility and broad knowledge and perspective in planning future activities.
You have excellent project management skills and ability to drive results.
You have outstanding PC/System knowledge and skills, including the ability to build, maintain and analyze internal databases. Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access, and project management software.
You can consistently stand and walk on concrete floor, climb stairs, and occasionally lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

Provide support to Senior Leadership for the development of strategic plan for implementation of a World Class Organization (WCO).
Develop a culture of continuous improvement. Use data to communicate and support the opportunities that exist.
Provide direction, suggestions, and influence on Senior Leadership for development of strategic plan for implementation of LSS.
Lead training in Lean Six Sigma to create “belted” associates at SAI, SAC and Millstone.
Achieve identified cost savings / avoidance at SAI through the development of best practices and projects utilizing LSS methodologies.
Identify key improvement projects and initiatives that will deliver optimal savings in cost, quality and productivity.
Methodologically support various projects throughout the plant.
Interface with all supporting functions.
Train and coach staff in the use of continuous improvement and LSS tools.
Support leadership in the training and use of 5S+Safety and Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology.
Serve as a change agent to challenge the existing processes in place.
Provide methodological support on various projects throughout the plant.
Support team resources and/or facilitate Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma projects.
Work in coordination with leadership to support attainment of mission goals, requirements and sustainment of the process, standards and guidelines.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Be responsible for leading projects (Kaizen Events) that generate targeted savings.
Be responsible for managing the department within the assigned budget amounts.