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Emerson · 5 hours ago

Manager Continuous Improvement

19200 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77065, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, and they are seeking a Manager of Continuous Improvement to lead cross-functional initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies. The role involves designing and implementing improvement projects and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

ElectronicsIndustrial AutomationInternet of ThingsLightingManufacturingSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve fulfillment models, quote speed, and other business-related priorities

Design and implement top-down and bottom-up methodology to identify and prioritize high-impact improvement projects for the business, functions, and sites

Lead identified Continuous Improvement programs around the globe, by driving and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful completion, facilitate smooth handovers to business owners, and ensure sustained improvements over time by ensuring accountability

Organize initial cross-functional team, lead kaizen/process-mapping event to create new strategy, project manage the team to make the change, and then use data to track successful implementation

Promote a Continuous Improvement culture within the region by redefining lean tools and facilitating departmental / functional driven projects whenever vital. Collaborate with department champions and leadership within the region on Kaizen events, workshops, value stream mapping, change management, standardization, and data analysis

Qualification

LeanSix SigmaAgileData AnalysisChange ManagementProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementKaizenValue Stream MappingCross-Functional LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, or a related field

Proven experience in lean and/or continuous improvement projects within a global or cross-functional environment

Ability to support and collaborate with regionally dispersed teams, driving and contributing to project execution

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in identifying inefficiencies and proposing data-drive solutions

Ability to manage ambiguity and complex problems or scenarios

Proven experience influencing cross-functional teams

Excellent communication skills to effectively engage and influence stakeholders

High adaptability, innovative and curious approach

Must be highly action-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to drive initiatives forward, overcome obstacles, and deliver measurable results in fast-paced, cross-functional environments

Flexibility for travel on a project-by-project basis

Preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt certifications, Certified Lean Practitioner, Kaizen Facilitator

Experience or knowledge of working in the Industrial Valves industry

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

A variety of medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee resource groups

Recognition

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)

Vacation and holiday leave

Company

Emerson

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Emerson is an technology & engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and residential markets.

Founded in 1890

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.emerson.com

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