United States, Salisbury, NC, Adhesive Technologies
Lean Site Leader
HENKEL IS FOR THOSE WHO STEP UP. DO YOU? At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That's why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.
YOUR ROLE
Manages all Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and projects in the plant
Implements a Continuous Improvement strategy to ensure efficient production and high quality products
Delivers against production performance KPIs, budget and projects
Sets up and executes development plans for production personnel, esp. regarding CI training; coaches HPS practitioners on HPS deployment
Ensures operations processes and solutions are implemented according to global procedures and local regulations
Organizes and facilitates improvement workshops; leads the team in the workshop, co-ordinates and follows up on implementation
Trains the participants and trainers on the standards and uses them consistently Involves the relevant people and departments to ensure full ownership of the actions and results
Manages and oversees the HPS program deployment; develops and manages the HPS capability development program
Acts as role model of continuous improvement culture and behaviors
Validates and certifies accomplishment of the different capability levels
Coaches the use of HPS principles and tools, and the mindset and behaviors required to sustain the HPS program
Tracks progress of the master plan and gives appropriate advice and detects possible obstacles
YOUR SKILLS
Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain
Five years experience in lean manufacturing environment
Six Sigma green belt preferred
Excellent leadership and team building skills
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Root cause analysis tools
Competent in project management, possessing the ability to lead continuous improvement workshops/events
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.
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JOB ID: 21017075
Contract & Job type: Full Time, Regular
Contact information for application-related questions: 1-866-836-7067