Continuous Improvement Specialist - Grand Haven, United States - PPG

PPG

Verified Company

Grand Haven, United States

8 hours ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

As the
Continuous Improvement Specialist,
reporting to the Plant Manager, **you will coordinate process and lead the execution of continuous improvement strategy of the site.

You will deliver main CI initiatives, influence engineers and operators to utilize CI best practices, research, and execute CI projects.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and deploy CI development plans and set goals, responsibilities, and define KPI targets with site business strategy.
Identify, scope, and implement CI projects; responsibilities include project selection, scope and overall assignment, launch, prioritization tracking and deliverables.
Work with leaders, engineers, and operators to coach CI methodologies.
Ensure the instruction and use of best practices (e.g., LSS, kaizen, DMAIC, GB/YB, 5S, value stream mapping).
Conduct LSS Assessments, define action plans to close gaps and track execution across departments.
Work with Operators to ensure they are trained and assist them as they improve manufacturing efficiencies utilizing best practice CI tools/techniques.
Align with Quality Assurance to deliver costeffective endtoend processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other suitable technical field, Master's degree preferred
5+ years proven experience with LSS/Continuous Improvement in a chemical / food / manufacturing environment
Black Belt certification

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets.

PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs.

Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.

Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

PPG:

WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
The PPG Way

Every single day at

PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.