Waste Champion

Pratt Industries•Rock Hill, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt Industries is looking for a Waste Champion to manage the full waste stream of materials and drive continuous improvement. This role involves working with key stakeholders, operators, and line associates to implement lean methodologies, reduce waste by 5% year-over-year, and foster a culture of high engagement. The position requires managing projects to meet corporate objectives, benchmarking best practices, and identifying and closing gaps in reporting and collection processes. The Waste Champion will perform cycle counts, report waste data to management, conduct root cause analysis, provide statistical data for prevention measures, and drive actionable improvements to the production floor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years’ experience in related field
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate
Able to apply concepts of algebra and geometry along with basic math
Ability to gather information and perform root cause analysis and problem solving
Ability to create reports for review by upper management
Ability to lead teams in waste reduction efforts
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Nice To Haves

Related college degree
Appropriate technical courses
Associate’s (A.A.) degree
Corrugated experience

Responsibilities

Managing the full Waste Stream of materials
Daily Waste Entry
Works with key stakeholders to build a continuous improvement environment to support lean site goals and strategy
Facilitates problems solving through lean methodology to eliminate waste by 5% YOY
Promote and facilitate a culture of high engagement
Manage projects to critical timelines and cost in order to meet critical to corporate objectives
Facilities best practice sharing and benchmarking
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
Provide Statistical data to teams for review and identify prevention measures to Waste
Drive actionable items out of the team to the production floor
Develop process improvement plan to reduce waste stream
Take part in monthly review with All Waste Champions and PPD leadership
Follow all safety policies and procedures of the Company
Clerical duties as needed throughout the site