Continuous Improvement Manager - Tulsa, United States - Championx

Description

ChampionX has an immediate need for a Continuous Improvement Manager based in Tulsa, OK. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.


What's in it For You:

You will join a growing company offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and moreThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.

Opportunity for a long term, advanced career pathThrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvementAccess to multiple knowledge sharing platforms to enhance collaboration and engagement.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

This list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

Facilitates management team to identify and develop annual improvement plans consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan.

Identifies goals for continuous improvement events and potential quantifiable savings.
Facilitates the selection, scope, and planning of specific improvement projects.

Develops training materials and effectively deliver those materials in a team environment to ensure employees throughout the facility are trained in continuous improvement concepts and philosophy.

Resolves implementation issues, creating and managing implementation communication, processes, and ensuring consistency of implemented processes and programs throughout facility.
Manages and takes a lead role in promoting and improving quality processes, expectations, and results.
Fosters the professional development of facility leads, supervisors, and manager related to a continuous improvement culture.
Maintains standard work instructions, standard operating procedures, and 5S checklists.
Develops and conducts Lean training for all employees.

Coaches and mentors direct reports; assigns work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assesses performance and provides feedback to direct reports.

Develops visual methods to measure improvement and monitor processes.
Knows and enforces compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Drives and contributes to the department continuous improvement culture.
Maintains confidentiality of all matters.
Other duties as required.


Education, Licensing, and Certifications:
RequiredFour year college or university degree in Business or related field. or equivalent education and/or experience.
PreferredMaster's degree in Business or related field.


Experience:
RequiredFive or more years of relevant experience.
Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Employee training experience.
PreferredExperience in the oil and gas industry preferred.


Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge:
RequiredExcellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present, persuade, and collaborate at the leadership level.
Strong math and analytical skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Excellent supplier management skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.


Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.


Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work regularly requires visits to the production floor, with varying temperatures and high levels of noise; safety equipment such as glasses and protective shoes may be required.

Work is sometimes accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities.
Work is sometimes executed in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.

About ChampionXChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry.

Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainabilityOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best.

We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance.

In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.