Process Improvement Project Manager

Vertiv Group•Westerville, OH

About The Position

RESPONSIBILITIES Implement and track progress of continuous and process improvement projects. Audit and assess as necessary. Leads improvement initiatives across AMER Materials and Manufacturing Planning organization to improve On Time delivery and Inventory results. Work cross functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Operations, Master Data Management, Engineering, IT and Quality groups to improve internal processes related to the Purchasing and Planning organizations. Review current Buyer, Planner, Master Scheduler processes and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency across all AMER plants. Work with Purchasing and Planning to understand current pain-point problems with current processes and drive solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Ensures that standard work and other required process documentation is complete and current. Builds relationships with business stakeholders that facilitate the realization of strategic and financial value. Work with the IT team to request and implement system process and reporting enhancements. Lead process improvement and sustaining training sessions to ensure team and stakeholders understand processes. Lead necessary analyses and drive necessary automation developments directly and or with IT support, as needed. Reporting, analytics, and metric development when needed. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain Management or related field; Business, Process Engineering or similar field of study, and/or equivalent work experience can be in lieu of degree Lean Six Sigma training/certification knowledge required, Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred 3-5 years of experience in process or continuous improvement or minimum of 3 years in supply chain operations Engineering experience a plus Strong analytical skills; including Excel or Minitab A strong business acumen Ability to work within a matrix management environment Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively Project Management Skills - ability to organize and schedule people and tasks Highly organized and can multi-task Experience using Analytic and Reporting tools; can include Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet, AppSheet, etc. Excellent problem-solving skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred Project Management training or certification a plus Power BI experience TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 25% or less The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Customer Focus Operational Excellence High-Performance Culture Innovation Financial Strength OUR BEHAVIORS Own It Act With Urgency Foster a Customer-First Mindset Think Big and Execute Lead by Example Drive Continuous Improvement Learn and Seek Out Development Promote Transparent & Open Communication At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected] . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain Management or related field; Business, Process Engineering or similar field of study, and/or equivalent work experience can be in lieu of degree
Lean Six Sigma training/certification knowledge required, Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
3-5 years of experience in process or continuous improvement or minimum of 3 years in supply chain operations
Engineering experience a plus
Strong analytical skills; including Excel or Minitab
A strong business acumen
Ability to work within a matrix management environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
Project Management Skills - ability to organize and schedule people and tasks
Highly organized and can multi-task
Experience using Analytic and Reporting tools; can include Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet, AppSheet, etc.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
Project Management training or certification a plus
Power BI experience

Responsibilities

Implement and track progress of continuous and process improvement projects.
Audit and assess as necessary.
Leads improvement initiatives across AMER Materials and Manufacturing Planning organization to improve On Time delivery and Inventory results.
Work cross functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Operations, Master Data Management, Engineering, IT and Quality groups to improve internal processes related to the Purchasing and Planning organizations.
Review current Buyer, Planner, Master Scheduler processes and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency across all AMER plants.
Work with Purchasing and Planning to understand current pain-point problems with current processes and drive solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Ensures that standard work and other required process documentation is complete and current.
Builds relationships with business stakeholders that facilitate the realization of strategic and financial value.
Work with the IT team to request and implement system process and reporting enhancements.
Lead process improvement and sustaining training sessions to ensure team and stakeholders understand processes.
Lead necessary analyses and drive necessary automation developments directly and or with IT support, as needed.
Reporting, analytics, and metric development when needed.