Waste Champion

Pratt Industries • Sandston, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The waste champion is responsible for managing the full waste stream of material on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing environments (corrugated industry preferred)
• Strong data analysis and reporting acumen
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• The ability to lead and inspire change
• ERP and waste tracking tool knowledge or Lean/Six Sigma Certification (preferred)
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in related field

Nice To Haves

• Corrugated industry preferred
• Related college degree and/or appropriate technical courses or Associate’s (A.A.) degree is preferred
• Corrugated experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Daily waste entry
• Lead process improvements using Lean methodologies
• Promote and facilitate a culture of high engagement
• Manage projects to critical timelines and cost in order to meet critical to corporate objectives
• Identify gaps in waste reporting and collection processes and close the gaps
• Perform Raw and WIP Cycle Counts
• Count inventories, report needed adjustments, and determine why counts are off
• Report waste data to plant management team
• Work with quality and production leaders to review Root Cause Analysis of waste issues
• Drive actionable items out of the team to the production floor
• Develop process improvement plan to reduce waste stream
• Follow all safety policies and procedures of the Company
• Clerical duties as needed throughout the site, additional duties may be assigned by management

Benefits

• Eligible for insurance benefits
• 401k with partial match
• Paid vacation days
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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