Voyant Beauty is seeking a highly motivated self-starter who excels in a fast- paced, competitive environment with limitless potential. As a Continuous Improvement Leader you will be responsible for driving and implementing CI Improvement plans throughout the plant!
Position Overview:
Leads, supports and prepares teams to lead Continuous Improvement efforts (e.g. Rapid Improvement Events and Projects) using appropriate tools and methods including Change Management, LEAN, and Six Sigma. Identifies and works to remove barriers that slow or prevent the successful completion of project deliverable's
Responsible for development and maintaining of VPS toolbox. Conducting and overseeing all VPS CI training for current sites as well as new acquisitions.
Develops and maintains reporting tools, scorecards, and status reports on improvement projects that detail activities, progress, and cost reductions/savings.
Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze and communicate business data with leadership and front-line teams.
Works collaboratively with leadership to establish system priorities and goals for each business unit/value-stream based on organizational pillars.
Responsible for the successful development and execution of specific OPEX/Lean Manufacturing projects
Leads and facilitates improvement teams across the plants– often multiple teams at one time
Responsible for establishing teams as well as training and educating members on lean processes
Responsible for systematic and thorough documentation of all projects, in order to share ideas across the network as well as working with finance to establish project values
Responsible for project management and administration to include project direction, implementation, cost/benefit analysis, scheduling and resource allocation
Responsible for all communications related to the projects (including the development of format, frequency, material and audience)
Defines projects in regard to customer requirements utilizing tools such as: Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), process flow mapping, control plan documentation and Capability Analysis.
Reviews, measures and proactively studies KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in an effort to prevent substandard product that does not meet customer specifications.
Works with Quality and Operations team to find solutions to customer complaints focusing on permanent corrective action.
Establish and maintain monthly progress reviews in accordance with site leadership requirements
Works with the CI Managers/Coordinators from other sites as well as the corporate headquarters to share best practices across sites
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
In depth knowledge of formalized lean manufacturing practices and tool
Strong Project Management and execution skills
Lean Six Sigma Black belt or Green belt preferred
Other tasks as assigned
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills require of position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, listen, speak, type and move throughout the facility. Must be capable of using a keyboard for computer purposes.
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
