- Leads or participates in improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and non-value-added work utilizing standard practices such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and logical problem solving
- Supports the development and validation of new capacity and processes
- Develops proposals that include return on investment (ROI), benefits and alternatives for special projects
- Facilitate cross-functional expert teams to drive breakthrough or Best-in-Class performance in People, Quality, Material Flow, Inventory, and Cost
- Identifies key individuals for team membership and secures their approval to become team members to foster change
- Provides basic Six Sigma training to project team members
- Applies Six Sigma tools and techniques to measure, analyze, improve and control project processes
- Reports on project progress to Champion and other appropriate leadership levels at least on a monthly basis
- Prepares detailed plans to track project performance and assure timely completion and achievement of quality and savings goals
- Identifies barriers to project success and solicits help from champions when needed
- Demonstrates project management proficiency by defining project requirements and project milestones, tracking progress, resolving problems, communicating progress, and recommending / executing actions
- Partners with organizational leaders and others to identify areas of process improvement and recommends solutions through the lens of lean thinking
- Analyzes processes and procedures to identify and develop strategies to improve safety, quality, increase capacity and improve productivity
- Willingness to directly observe and inquire at the shop floor level, where value is created - Gemba
- Bachelor's Degree required (Engineering, data science, or science discipline required)
- Industrial, Mechanical engineering discipline preferred
- Must have recent experience in a manufacturing plant preferably in the Automotive industry
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Project
- Understanding of general industrial process and control systems
- Working knowledge of basic statistical tools
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and successfully leverage internal and external resources; ability to handle multiple projects and assignments, able to prioritize and meet budgets, deadlines and achieve objectives.
- Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated high-level performance
- Possess the initiative to drive change and is motivated to exceed expectations
- Possess basic statistical knowledge and the ability to apply statistics to product and process improvement projects
- Excellent analytical skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification is required
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred
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Description
Job Description:At Axalta, we innovate smarter surface solutions for better living and a sustainable future We are currently searching for a Continuous Improvement Advisor in our Front Royal, VA location.
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.
