- Uses continuous improvement skills to identify and implement activities aligned with operational excellence strategy. This includes the implementation of programs to standardize processes, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the network.
- Provides hands-on leadership and facilitation of continuous improvement initiatives across all assigned locations and works directly with local plant teams to assess, prioritize, and implement continuous improvement actions.
- Facilitates training and development to build continuous improvement toolkits (i.e., process mapping, root cause analysis, etc.) and drive consistent methodologies across the network.
- Develops and implements uniform standards and reporting processes for all continuous improvement activities.
- Ensures operational excellence methods and activities are adopted and utilized throughout the organization.
- Analyzes and institutes cost controls for manufacturing activities. Works across the network to ensure we are achieving desired targets and provides support when there is a gap.
- Develops a culture of collaboration and ensures that best practices are shared across the network. Common solutions to common problems should be applied as much as possible.
- Coaches and develops the Operational Excellence change agents to grow their lean knowledge, coaching and change management capabilities.
- Travel required: approx. 25-50%.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10 years of experience in progressive operations leadership roles with a focus on operational excellence.
- Working knowledge of multiple operations disciplines (i.e., operations, quality systems, EHS&S, Lean/Six Sigma tools, etc.) amongst products, including experience applying or implementing lean manufacturing, kaizen methodology and productions systems.
- Demonstrated capability of leading project teams to tangible results.
- Ability to balance strategic and hands-on requirements of the role with a flexible and collaborative management style.
- Must be a change agent with a record of accomplishments focusing on driving transformational change.
- Strong financial and analytical skills; must be able to develop and implement a strategy to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Ability to work across the network with strong influencing skills to achieve desired results without direct reporting responsibilities.
- Experience leading in a complex and matrixed environment and driving an inclusive and engaging culture.
- Demonstrated experience in gathering and analyzing business data and key performance indicators for senior level leadership teams.
- Flexible and adaptable to demanding and fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent communication and management skills in an international working environment.
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Description
Job Description:Director, Continuous Improvement - Americas Mobility Operations
Key Responsibilities:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
