As the Continuous Improvement Specialist, reporting to the Plant Manager, you will coordinate process and lead the execution of continuous improvement strategy of the site. You will deliver main CI initiatives, influence engineers and operators to utilize CI best practices, research, and execute CI projects.
This position is eligible for remote work.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and deploy CI development plans and set goals, responsibilities, and define KPI targets with site business strategy.
Identify, scope, and implement CI projects; responsibilities include project selection, scope and overall assignment, launch, prioritization tracking and deliverables.
Work with leaders, engineers, and operators to coach CI methodologies.
Ensure the instruction and use of best practices (e.g., LSS, kaizen, DMAIC, GB/YB, 5S, value stream mapping).
Conduct LSS Assessments, define action plans to close gaps and track execution across departments.
Work with Operators to ensure they are trained and assist them as they improve manufacturing efficiencies utilizing best practice CI tools/techniques.
Align with Quality Assurance to deliver cost-effective end-to-end processes.
Travel throughout the region at least 50% of the time.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other suitable technical field, Master's degree preferred
5 years proven experience with LSS/Continuous Improvement in a chemical / food / manufacturing environment
Black Belt certification
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Benefits include: 401k match of 6% (100%), 3 weeks' vacation, medical, dental
About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.
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Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday - everyday.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
