Waste Champion

Pratt Industries • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The Waste Champion leads development of process improvement projects focused on reducing plant waste. The role promotes continuous improvement and employee empowerment, provides statistical data and analysis to managers and employees, and works with employees, managers, and support staff to sustain a focus on waste reduction. Performance is measured in part by plant shrink reduction and maintaining a close measured waste-to-shrink variance. Management may assign additional duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the corrugated industry.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively to groups.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rates using basic math, algebra, and geometry.
• Ability to identify waste streams and prioritize areas for waste reduction.
• Ability to gather information, perform root cause analysis and problem solving, create reports for upper management, and lead waste-reduction teams.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to stand, walk, and talk or hear regularly; sometimes use hands to handle objects, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Related college degree and/or appropriate technical training.
• Corrugated industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that promotes continuous improvement, reduces pain points, and encourages employee empowerment to reduce waste.
• Develop and provide relevant, up-to-date statistical data and analysis to managers and employees.
• Work with employees, managers, and support staff to facilitate teamwork, bridge knowledge gaps, and maintain focus on plant waste reduction.
• Contribute to plant shrink reduction and maintain a close measured waste-to-shrink variance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacations.
• Bonus pay.
• 401(k) with a match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED