Sr. Manager - Process Improvement

Company: CTI Education Group
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description - Sr. Manager - Process Improvement (21000028) Job Description Sr. Manager - Process Improvement - ( 21000028 ) Description General Description : Responsible for leading, facilitating, and teaching DMAIC methodology to drive transformative change in cross functional processes, Utilizing Lean/6Sigma concepts and principles. Team Kaizen and other Improvement Activities:

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen and improvement activity with cross functional teams
• Mapping of current, future and ideal states
• Gap analysis to improvement action plans
• Program manage a portfolio of teams
• Report progress and needs to leadership including ELT at times
• Teach teams tool use and concepts through project and Kaizen activities Develop tools and training materials:
  • Develop templates, tools, and training material for Lean/6Sigma practitioners across the organization
  • Utilize online digital training programs to develop curriculum of self-paced learning Qualifications Education and Experience
    • BS Degree in technical field preferred
    • Experience in the application of Lean and/or 6 Sigma tools and methodology. Preference of Lean
    • 5+ years of leadership experience
    • Operational leadership experience is a plus
    • Experience in businesses with heavy chemical manufacturing
    • Working knowledge of cross functional business processes Specific Functional Competency Requirements
      • Ability to challenge the current state of processes and help teams see ideal and future states
      • Ability to facilitate cross functional process mapping activities
      • Demonstrates innovative thinking, possess a 'big picture view'.
      • Ability to lead through influence as well as drive to decisions in team environments
      • Exhibit a mindset of continuous improvement in everything we do
      • Ability to utilize DMAIC methodology in continuous improvement
      • Decisive self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and business acumen that connect teams to the bigger picture
      • Strong project management skills, translates complex ideas and issues to simple actionable plans and improvements
      • Ability to hold leaders and teams accountable to progress in a productive and supportive manner
      • Do the Right Thing - Commitment to safety and compliance in all actions; behave in a professional manner, treating others with respect and dignity; support strategic initiatives with actions and behaviors; act with integrity by following through on commitments
      • Captivate our Customers - Proactively anticipates customer needs (internal/external); showcases high level of engagement and enthusiasm in all interactions; delivers high-quality products and services in a timely manner; establishes and maintains effective professional relationships, gaining customer trust and respect
      • Results Matter - Demonstrate clear and compelling actions to achieve business and performance objectives; seek to accurately prioritize activities; bring a sense of urgency to getting things done; sets clear metrics to measure progress and report results
      • Lean In - Seeks to motivate and bring out the best in each other, both with actions and with words; take ownership and hold self and others accountable; assumes positive intent from others and has courage to take the lead; respectfully challenges biases and conventional beliefs to solve problems & drive innovation; exude positive energy, curiosity and a bias for action
      • Reach Beyond Your Possible - Aspire to make the impossible, possible, and strive to reach it; take calculated risks, celebrating successes and learning from failures; set aggressive targets that move the business forward; collaborate with others across the organization to utilize the full potential of the team
      • Better Every Day - Demonstrate a personal commitment to a continuous improvement mindset; build a strong external network of experts, both internal & external; actively work to strengthen personal knowledge and skills; finds opportunities to educate others by mentoring, training or coaching
      • Embrace the Grit - shows perseverance in challenging and difficult situations; committed to success and positive outcomes, regardless of the obstacles; approaches change in a positive way and maintains forward progress
      • Talent Coach [For People Leaders] - Coaches and supports direct reports in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities with respect to performance and development opportunities; sets inspiring goals, meets regularly to provide feedback, and redirects activities as needed; adheres to people management process timelines and policies; delivers and cascades communications appropriately to direct reports

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