Saint-Gobain ADFORS · 3 weeks ago
WCM Continuous Improvement Manager
Albion, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $138K/yr
5+ years expSaint-Gobain ADFORS is a leader in reinforcement technical textile, offering innovative opportunities for problem solvers. The WCM Continuous Improvement Manager will manage the WCM program at the site, ensuring operational targets are met through coaching, auditing, and project leadership.
Building MaterialManufacturingTextiles
Responsibilities
Effectively manage the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program in at the site, driving the Saint-Gobain WCM methodology across our manufacturing organization
Responsible for ensuring plant manager and departments achieve the WCM objectives (savings, KPI improvement and awards) defined by the business through execution, coaching, auditing, training and project leadership at the sites
Coordinate with plant manager and leadership team to identify opportunities for improvement of the sites strategic KPIs
Effectively support the assigned sites in all aspects of Saint-Gobain World Class Manufacturing to ensure operational targets are achieved
Deliver significant operational improvement and financial benefit across assigned manufacturing organization
Align World Class Manufacturing initiatives, projects and priorities
Act as change agent to instill the WCM methodology throughout the organization
Train, coach and develop project and pillar leaders as well as the Plant Steering Committee members on the WCM methodology
Provide execution, leadership and coordination for major projects
Expert problem-solving resource for Black Belts and Green Belts to offer technical or professional expertise
Collaborate with the peers in other businesses and regions to share best practices
Integrate best practices into WCM routines
Lead WCM projects as needed to support the plants and develop project leaders
Partner with WCM leaders at the sites to develop, install and monitor a business process management system, including measurement tracking, reporting of implementation progress
Offer technical expertise and guidance in project reviews
Ensure open communication throughout all levels of the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree required
5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
5+ years' experience in WCM Methodology
A thorough understanding of business (manufacturing, marketing, customer service and finance)
Thorough understanding of the manufacturing process and operations strategy
Demonstrated project management and project leadership success
Experience using problem solving tools and techniques
Subject matter expertise in the various principles and practices of WCM such as Focused Improvement/Practical Problem Solving, TPM (Autonomous Maintenance, Professional Maintenance, Early Equipment Management), Quality and Process Control, and other Continuous Improvement principles (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.)
Proven track record of project development and management. Must be able to manage multiple projects
Experienced in analyzing and presenting data in graphical and other forms
Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills and overall ability to share and inspire others to drive a continuous improvement culture
Ability to develop and give presentations to various levels throughout the organization
Preferred
Master degree preferred
Preferred candidate has coached a plant to bronze status
Benefits
Annual bonus
Company
Saint-Gobain ADFORS
Saint-Gobain Adfors offers wall finishing, roof repairing, flex screen, insect screen, wall covering, and customizes industrial fabrics.
1001-5000 employees
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