Process Improvement Champion

Armstrong Flooring•Pensacola, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has a job opportunity for a Process Improvement Champion located in Pensacola, FL. The Process Improvement Champion will have the technical expertise to initiate and lead significant process improvement activities, including, but not limited to, changes involving mechanical, electrical, chemical and human elements. Additionally, the successful incumbent will have the leadership abilities to assist the Value Stream Manager in acting as a catalyst and leader for significant organizational transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
Strong leadership, facilitation and meeting management skills
2+ years in a manufacturing environment
Computer proficiency in Microsoft software with basic skills in statistical software
Experience solving complex, multi-variable problems and implementing sustainable root-cause countermeasures
Ability to effectively learn and execute basic continuous improvement tools such as: 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, Standard Work, Yokoten, Agile Methodology, Six Sigma and Kaizen
Ability to pull and work with data sets from multiple sources including production systems (Data Historian), quality systems, and financial/maintenance systems (SAP) to identify opportunities and accurately assess situations
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization to address conflicts, resolve upset conditions, and facilitate behavioral change

Nice To Haves

Effective communication, writing, presentation, and data organization skills.
Demonstration of strong project management and facilitation capabilities
Statistical process control and data analysis skills
Ability to lead self-directed initiatives, both independently and as a small team leader
5+ years required of manufacturing, maintenance or engineering, and plant experience
Line management and/or first line supervision experience
Lean Certification from reputable organization or certifying body
Significant experience working within a Lean culture
Green Belt Certification
Experience working with maintenance and shop floor employees
Continuous flow manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Identifies and executes projects in the Value Stream or plant wide including identifying improvement opportunities, understanding current projects, determining needed resources and procuring those resources
Aligns the kaizen events and hoshin projects with Value Stream / Plant results.
Leads Kaizen events – identify team members, prepare agenda, conduct training, implement improvements, create and track measures, and actions
Ensures accountability is maintained for MDI (managing for daily improvement), KPIs, and Standard Work are effective in achieving desired results
Build relationships with all production and support staff team members to understand the ongoing operational issues
Organizes and analyzes data sets that outline the systemic improvement opportunities
Utilizes technical expertise and leadership skills to identify, initiate and implement significant process improvement activities.
Provides systems-based experience and thinking which allow the operation to transform from a task based culture to a system based culture
Coordinates with value stream leadership on improvements, root cause elimination, and sustainability efforts
Serves as back up to Value Stream Manager