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The role is responsible for supporting achievement of Valcor’s goals on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost through the use of Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Reporting to the Manager of Operational Excellence, he/she will assist in facilitating continuous improvement events through the use of Op Ex tools rooted in TPS principles.

This is a hands on, self-motivated position that is expected to interact with employees at every level, as well as help promote a culture of continuous improvement across all functions within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive a metrics based, data driven culture with a focus on continuous improvement

Monitor and analyze metrics to identify trends or opportunities where cost savings/cost avoidance and/or

quality improvements can be realized

Effectively deploy Lean/CI methods into the organization

Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to reduce scrap/rework through Lean/CI initiatives

Facilitate company-wide Kaizen activities to produce tangible cost savings

Provide timely and accurate project status to all organizational levels

Develop and maintain process maps for project and process improvement efforts

Assist key suppliers with the adoption of Lean Methodologies

Interface with customers to adopt best practices where possible

Implement and embrace a visual workplace to include metrics, 6S, and standard work

Drive a culture of accountability, attention to detail and strict adherence to Valcor Personal Guarantee Program and Quality Management System

Competencies:

· Leadership

· Project Management

· Teamwork

· Communication

· Technical Capacity

· Business Acumen

· Bias for action

· Problem Solving/Analysis

· Presentation Skills

· Dealing with Ambiguity

· Time Management

· Attention to Detail

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or other related field of study

3-5 years of Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing experience

DMAIC Green Belt or equivalent; Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma experience and/or certification

Project Management experience leading/managing large cross-functional projects and timelines

Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio and MS PowerPoint

Experience training and coaching others in problem solving methodologies is preferred

Statistical analysis software experience

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.