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    Continuous Improvement Specialist - Houston, United States - Alfa Laval

    Alfa Laval
    Alfa Laval Houston, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description

    At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

    Who you are

    You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.

    About the job

    As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the roll-out of continuous improvement initiatives through our Alfa Laval Production System (ALPS). You will have the opportunity to work with the Service Center Manager and Management Team and nurture an environment which enables the service center to follow the five priorities: Safety/Sustainability, Quality, Delivery, and Cost contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. Currently, this is an Onsite role in Houston, TX.

    As a part of the team, you will:

    • Act as first line support for ALPS at the service center.
    • Facilitate local communication between the service center and the ALPS Central Team (ALPS CET).
    Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement:
    • Partner with stakeholders to identify and prioritize key improvement opportunities using data analysis, problem-solving techniques, and value stream mapping.
    • Design and implement lean initiatives, including kaizen events, daily management, problem solving sessions.
    • Ensure your kaizen events and Daily Management meetings are properly planned / executed / sustained
    • Coach and mentor teams on lean tools and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and engagement.
    • Analyze process data to identify and eliminate variation, ensuring consistent and predictable outputs.
    • Conduct root cause analysis of challenges and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
    • Utilize visual aids and data dashboards to drive real-time decision-making and continuous improvement.
    Support ALPS in-site communication:
    • Actively support and challenge the daily running of ALPS in the service center.
    • Participate in local and PG/regional ALPS Steering Committee.
    • Ensure that the factory/site ALPS Scorecard is reported on time and according to standard.
    • Ensure that all ALPS related material used in the factory/site is up to date and standard, including all templates and visuals.
    • Run local ALPS Basic training and support ALPS CET in preparation and execution of locally run Central ALPS Basic training.
    • Coordinate all local ALPS related training.
    • Network with other local ALPS Drivers.
    • Actively seek and communicate possible best practice solutions both locally and globally.
    • Participate in Popcorn meetings and ALPS Webinars.
    Coordinate and support planning, preparation and certification process of ALPS Installation for the service center.
    • Coordinate and support planning, preparation and execution of ALPS Progress Days for the factory/site.
    • Perform audits according to ALPS (SB Audit Dialogues, SOP Audit Dialogues (Improvement), 5S Audits).
    • Participate in ALPS Core Teams.
    • Submit initiatives/suggestions on improvements to ALPS standards to ALPS CET.
    "We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games."

    What you know:

    You have 3-5 years relevant experience from production/manufacturing/service company, and:
    • Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and methodologies, Black/Green Belt Certification preferred.
    • Quality assurance process experience in a service environment
    • Prior experience in a role supporting technical, equipment, and service personnel
    • Bachelor's Degree and Six Sigma Green Belts preferred
    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Desired in Candidate:
    • Result driven and thrives on being in Gemba
    • Competent facilitator and communicator
    • High integrity and strategic perspective
    • Ability to drive implementation through and together with line management
    Key relationships:

    Service Center Manager

    Unit Manager

    Team Managers

    Team Leaders

    Team Members

    Support functions

    Product Group/Regional manager

    ALPS CET

    Other local ALPS Drivers

    Operations Development

    Internal Customers

    Internal Suppliers

    Customers

    Unions, if applicable

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    10% travel to visit service centers within the US may be required to observe processes and make recommendations for improvement or standardization.

    What's in it for you?

    We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $80,365 - $100,000/year.

    Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

    EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer
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