Jobs
>
Johnston

    Continuous Improvement Consultant - Johnston, United States - Corteva Agriscience

    Corteva Agriscience
    Corteva Agriscience Johnston, United States

    5 days ago

    Default job background
    Description
    Corteva Agriscience

    has an exciting opportunity for a

    Continuous Improvement Consultant

    based in Johnston, IA.
    At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next.

    No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.

    The Regional Continuous Improvement Consultant will be responsible and accountable for the identification and execution of seed productivity initiatives and continuous improvement projects throughout their respective region's Global Seed Operations end-to-end value chain.

    In this role, you will use your knowledge to lead, execute and implement key initiatives and projects to achieve identified metrics or goals that will support and meet the goals and objectives of Global Seed Operations.


    The Continuous Improvement Consultant will be responsible for providing expert coaching on Lean & Six Sigma tools and methods to complete the implementation of the productivity initiatives and projects to meet the business objectives in safety, cost, quality, reliability, and operational excellence.


    What You'll Do:
    Build relationships across all levels of the organization, champion lean six sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
    Lead and execute Seed Productivity projects and other continuous improvement projects for their respective Global Seed Operation Regions
    Collaborate with key Seed Operations stakeholders, for the delivery of results and establishment of a culture of continuous improvement.
    Lead key continuous improvement efforts ensuring that clear goals, actions, and expectations are established, tracked, communicated, and realized.
    Facilitate teams through project activities by providing continuous improvement methodology expertise.
    Perform data analytics to drive fact-based decision making.

    Develop relationships with business partners to understand their strategic goals and objectives and their business functions to become a trusted partner on continuous improvement initiatives.

    Develop linkages to ensure alignment to the business' strategic goals and objectives and accountability regarding continuous improvement within the business community.

    Assist the business in identifying continuous improvement opportunities and then working with them to scope/quantify the initiative to facilitate prioritization of projects.

    Analyze and develop recommendations regarding failures and lost production, identify and implement solutions to improve the system, standard work and processes.

    Implement and optimize production excellence processes and components.
    Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
    Qualifications

    Education:
    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Education, Industrial, Technical, Finance or a related field

    What Skills You Need:
    Knowledge and understand of lean and six sigma methodologies

    Experience in leading and executing the implementation of projects and productivity initiatives for businesses to meet objectives in safety, cost, quality, productivity, customer service, and reliability.

    Drive internal process excellence through identifying and leading targeted continuous improvement projects across business functions
    Project management experience
    Experience creating complex tests and analysis
    Lean Six Sigma certifications (Green or Yellow belt)
    Ability to travel domestically 15% of time
    *Please note there is NO visa sponsorship available for this position.

    Benefits – How We'll Support You:
    Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
    Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
    Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
    Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
    Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
    Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
    Learn more about our total rewards package here –

    Corteva Benefits
    Check out life at Corteva

    Are you a good match? Apply today

    We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr


  • Sammons West Des Moines, United States

    We are looking for a consultant role first, however, will consider senior level role if experience aligns. · What you can expect as the Process Improvement Consultant: · Lead strategic process improvement projects and initiatives across the enterprise to help the organization p ...

  • Actalent

    Lab Technician

    2 hours ago


    Actalent Ankeny, United States Full time

    Description: · Performs laboratory technical tasks. · Responsible for the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment. · Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering and stocking · Assist with Receipt, identification, and preparation of samples - ensure incom ...

  • Actalent

    Lab Technician

    5 days ago


    Actalent Ankeny, United States Full time

    Shift: · Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm $18/hr · Qualifications: · Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field · Description: · Performs laboratory technical tasks · Responsible for the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment · Assist with Receipt, identific ...

  • Actalent

    Lab Technician

    3 days ago


    Actalent Ankeny, United States Full time

    Description: · Performs laboratory technical tasks. · Responsible for the care and maintenance of laboratory · equipment. · Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering · and stocking. · Assist with Receipt, identification, and preparation of samples · - ensur ...


  • Sapphire Technologies Crocker, WA, United States Freelance

    It's 5:00 PM and you're leaving our Munich office. You're happy and fulfilled because today was your first day at ECOZA in Crocker, WA and you were able to take on responsibility for the office area and improve structures. · A quick overview: We, the 17-member ECOZA team, provide ...


  • BCforward Johnston, United States

    Laboratory Technician · BCForward is currently looking for highly motivated Laboratory Technician at Johnston, IA 50131 · Position Title: Laboratory TechnicianLocation: Johnston, IA 50131Expected Duration: 12+ months.Estimated Start Date: 5/14/2024.Pay Rate: $ 27/hr.Description: ...


  • BCforward Johnston, IA, United States

    Research and Development Technician BCForward is currently looking for highly motivated Laboratory Technician at Johnston, IA · Position Title: Laboratory Technician · Location: Johnston, IA 50131 · Expected Duration: 12+ months · Estimated Start Date: 5/7/2024. · Pay Rate: $ ...


  • Corteva Agriscience Johnston, United States

    Who are we, and what do we do? · Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration i ...


  • Corteva Agriscience Johnston, United States

    · Who are we, and what do we do? · Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration ...


  • Corteva Agriscience Johnston, United States

    Who are we, and what do we do? · Corteva Agriscience creates the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions to address the greatest challenges in agriculture. With a focus on technology, Corteva Agriscience creates seed and crop protection products that increase ...


  • Corteva Johnston, United States

    · Who are we, and what do we do? · Corteva Agriscience creates the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions to address the greatest challenges in agriculture. With a focus on technology, Corteva Agriscience creates seed and crop protection products that increa ...


  • BCForward Johnston, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionPosition Title: Laboratory Technician · Location: Johnston, IA 50131 · Expected Duration: 12+ months · Estimated Start Date: 5/7/2024. · Pay Rate: $ 22/hr. · Job Description · Qualifications: · Bachelor's or Associates degree program in plant scie ...


  • ZephyrTech Berkley, IA, United States Freelance

    **(Junior) Talent Acquisition Specialist (m/w/d) for our Recruiting Team in Berkley, IA** · **Category**: Human Resources · **Main location**: Germany, Hessen, Sulzbach (Taunus) · **Position ID**: J · **Employment Type**: Full Time · **Position Description**: · As a (Junior) Ta ...


  • HR Green Johnston, United States

    Job Description · Job Description Join our team Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communit ...


  • GreenState Credit Union Urbandale, United States

    GreenState Credit Union · Bilingual Member Service Consultant · US-IA-Urbandale · Job ID: · Type: Regular Full-Time · # of Openings: 1 · Category: Retail · GreenState Credit Union · Overview · The GreenState Credit Union, a progressive, growing company, is now taking application ...


  • Dexian Urbandale, United States

    Job Summary: · Dexian is seeking a Escalations Representative 2 - Bilingual Spanish for an opportunity with a client located in Urbandale, IA. · Responsibilities: · Support Escalations · Proactively seek ways to improve processes · Perform moderately complex transactional or cust ...


  • GreenState Credit Union Urbandale, United States

    Job Description · GreenState Credit Union · Bilingual Member Service Consultant · US-IA-Urbandale · Job ID: · Type: Regular Full-Time · # of Openings: 1 · Category: Retail · GreenState Credit Union · Overview · The GreenState Credit Union, a progressive, growing company, is now ...

  • BerganKDV

    Software Consultant

    15 hours ago


    BerganKDV Urbandale, United States

    · OVERVIEW · BerganKDV recently joined Creative Planning, a top tier wealth management firm that provides investment management services and full comprehensive financial planning in-house. Creative addresses all aspects of financial planning from estate planning, tax strategy a ...


  • GreenState Credit Union Urbandale, United States

    Job Description · Overview · The GreenState Credit Union, a progressive, growing company, is now taking applications for a Bilingual Member Service Consultant. This person will be a competitive, independent, "doer" who can problem solve and get things done through people. In this ...


  • Berkley Urbandale, United States

    Company Details · Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is the dynamic technology solution for W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Commercial Lines Insurance Company. With key locations in Urbandale, IA and Wilmington, DE, BTS provides innovative and customer-focused IT solution ...