Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Description

Position is responsible for improving overall business performance and building internal CI capabilities while initiating, leading and/or supporting the implementation of improvement activities on an ongoing basis. The position will support and seek always to fulfill the guiding concepts as embodied in the philosophy, mission, values and vision adopted by Carolina Handling, LLC.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coach, mentor, and guide the facility organizational leaders and Associates to challenge the status quo of how we currently manage the business and improve problem-solving capabilities.
2. Assist in the improvement of systems and processes using continuous improvement tools, strategies, methodologies, and techniques.
3. Build organizational CI capability by transferring CI knowledge to others through hands on coaching during projects/activities and by mentoring others on a one-on-one basis.
4. Manage project scope, priorities and deliverables throughout the business units based on organizational vision and constantly changing business needs.
5. Lead both tactical and strategic improvement projects and/or activities that drive Operational Excellence and deliver measurable and sustainable results.
6. Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy during content and material development (go and sees) and updating processes.
7. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including improvement metrics.
8. Help manage the relationship of all stakeholders within a project team.
9. Assist in education and reinforcement with associates in the development, implementation, coordination, and maintenance of RLM capabilities.
10. Focus on breaking down organizational barriers.
11. Promote an environment of collaboration, trust and professional relationships.
12. Demonstrate high level of commitment to teamwork and support cross-functional team involvement.
13. Ability to cover other CI team duties, as appropriate.
14. Use and continually develop leadership skills.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in business, education, training, or a related field
2. Project management or coordination experience preferred.
3. 2-4 years of professional experience in a progressive business environment with a proven track record of performance management.
4. Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience of practical and hands on application of TPS, Lean or Six Sigma.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills.
6. Experience creating and working within a lean business environment.
7. Strong ability to lead, motivate and coach associates, cross-functional teams and outside customers to drive business results.
8. Self-motivated and driven individual who possesses high quality standards.
9. Excellent organizational and time management skills to balance simultaneous requests.
10. Ability to work with minimal supervision, strong work ethic and a strong attention to detail.
11. Must be familiar with the use of a personal computer, including MS Windows and MS Office business applications.