Head of Operational Excellence
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Location: Lake Charles, LA 70605
Description:
As the Head of Operational Excellence for Qemetica Silicas, you will drive the implementation of best practices throughout the organization to support operational performance excellence and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
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.
Responsibilities:
- Build capability by defining and implementing a standardized set of tools to manage manufacturing execution and implementation of lean principles.
- Assure the site adopts & embeds the defined standards and best practices as defined, developed and established within the framework.
- Drive Continuous Improvement and Productivity Savings Projects.
- Identify, charter and lead improvement projects; deliver results; and ensure improvements are sustained post implementation.
- Quantify and monetize the impact of improvements
- Use problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships to engage and influence individuals at all levels of an organization.
- Provide tactical and strategic leadership to train and develop others.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
- 10+ years' experience in an Operations or Continuous Improvement role
- Strong experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment leading Kaizen and Continuous Improvement projects.
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.