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USALCO, LLC is a major unit within the manufacturing network of a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, the making of catalysts for oil refining, the housing market and other sectors. The right individual will have a can-do attitude, the ability to be part of a team while operating independently and consistently perform to very high standards.
An excellent career opportunity awaits as the Continuous Improvement Specialist, of USALCOs business, which is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. This position will report to the Vice President of Continuous Improvement & Transformation and will be responsible for fostering a culture of sustainable change through the creation and embedding of Lean/CI methodology and the supporting framework to deliver business impact. This position will play a critical role in strategy and deployment.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter authority and partner with leadership to drive lean CI activities. Be a passionate and agile leader, who strives to deliver superior value to our internal and external customers every day. This hands-on position requires dynamic leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, a solid command of key Lean Practitioner tools as well as a compelling drive to see the organization succeed.
Roles And Responsibities
Meeting all safety requirements of USALCO for the job functions being performed and ensuring that reporting personnel and contractors under your supervision follow all OSHA and safety standards. Using a continuous improvement mindset to help increase safety, quality, profitability, efficiency and productivity through technology, personnel training and process improvement. Partner with the leadership team to develop and implement the plan for continuous improvement within the overall framework of our Lean Operating System and deployment roadmap Influence all levels of the organization, including Senior Leaders, Functional Leaders, project Managers, and practitioners, using effective coaching and mentoring skills to foster a supportive environment for growth and improvement. Challenge current thinking to drive higher level of sustainable results Improve/install tiered visual and daily management reporting systems to enable effective management of factory Charter, plan and Facilitate kaizen events to drive immediate, sustainable improvements on the shop floor Analyze and improve transaction-based processes to identify sources of waste and productivity improvements for increased efficiency and cost savings Grow organizational Continuous Improvement muscle by establishing a team of certified practitioners and driving Lean Conversion across the operations with our organizational partners. Coaching, building and growing skills and capabilities of others in Lean methods and Continuous improvement Deliver formal and informal training on key Lean and CI tools including Daily Management, Problem Solving, 5S, Setup reduction, Kanban, OEE, line efficiency Demonstrate Knowledge sharing (leading practices, bench marking) from across Waters and outside of organization Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity) that is tied to company objectives Managing the kaizen funnel tool and certified practitioner funnel to strengthen connections between customer-facing metrics and continuous process improvement efforts. Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals and objectives.
Required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have 5 plus progressive years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Specifically, The Candidate Should
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related fieldBe a Lean Practitioner with a minimum of 3 years in implementing Lean Tools in a Manufacturing environment.
Hands-on Gemba experience driving kaizen facilitation and leadership using lean tools. (Visual Daily Management, Problem Solving Process, Value Stream Mapping, Dynamic Kanban, Lean Conversion, Standard Work, 5S, TPM, 5 Why etc.) Have a passion for Continuous Improvement Strong analytical skills, MS Excel proficiency, ERP knowledge, interpersonal, managerial, and facilitation skills, including public speaking and moderating. Have well developed verbal and written communications skills. Ability to travel up to 25-50% to support business
Preferred
Advanced degree Aptean ROSS ERP experience Skilled in influencing cultural change and problem resolution Assessing, Identifying and resolve root causes of problems and inconsistencies. Previous experience in Chemical, Heavy or Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.Seniority level
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Continuous Improvement Specialist
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Continuous Improvement Specialist
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USALCO About The Job Continuous Improvement Specialist
Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.
USALCO, LLC is a major unit within the manufacturing network of a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, the making of catalysts for oil refining, the housing market and other sectors. The right individual will have a can-do attitude, the ability to be part of a team while operating independently and consistently perform to very high standards.
An excellent career opportunity awaits as the Continuous Improvement Specialist, of USALCOs business, which is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. This position will report to the Vice President of Continuous Improvement & Transformation and will be responsible for fostering a culture of sustainable change through the creation and embedding of Lean/CI methodology and the supporting framework to deliver business impact. This position will play a critical role in strategy and deployment.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter authority and partner with leadership to drive lean CI activities. Be a passionate and agile leader, who strives to deliver superior value to our internal and external customers every day. This hands-on position requires dynamic leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, a solid command of key Lean Practitioner tools as well as a compelling drive to see the organization succeed.
Roles And Responsibities
Meeting all safety requirements of USALCO for the job functions being performed and ensuring that reporting personnel and contractors under your supervision follow all OSHA and safety standards. Using a continuous improvement mindset to help increase safety, quality, profitability, efficiency and productivity through technology, personnel training and process improvement. Partner with the leadership team to develop and implement the plan for continuous improvement within the overall framework of our Lean Operating System and deployment roadmap Influence all levels of the organization, including Senior Leaders, Functional Leaders, project Managers, and practitioners, using effective coaching and mentoring skills to foster a supportive environment for growth and improvement. Challenge current thinking to drive higher level of sustainable results Improve/install tiered visual and daily management reporting systems to enable effective management of factory Charter, plan and Facilitate kaizen events to drive immediate, sustainable improvements on the shop floor Analyze and improve transaction-based processes to identify sources of waste and productivity improvements for increased efficiency and cost savings Grow organizational Continuous Improvement muscle by establishing a team of certified practitioners and driving Lean Conversion across the operations with our organizational partners. Coaching, building and growing skills and capabilities of others in Lean methods and Continuous improvement Deliver formal and informal training on key Lean and CI tools including Daily Management, Problem Solving, 5S, Setup reduction, Kanban, OEE, line efficiency Demonstrate Knowledge sharing (leading practices, bench marking) from across Waters and outside of organization Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity) that is tied to company objectives Managing the kaizen funnel tool and certified practitioner funnel to strengthen connections between customer-facing metrics and continuous process improvement efforts. Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals and objectives.
Required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have 5 plus progressive years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Specifically, The Candidate Should
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related fieldBe a Lean Practitioner with a minimum of 3 years in implementing Lean Tools in a Manufacturing environment.
Hands-on Gemba experience driving kaizen facilitation and leadership using lean tools. (Visual Daily Management, Problem Solving Process, Value Stream Mapping, Dynamic Kanban, Lean Conversion, Standard Work, 5S, TPM, 5 Why etc.) Have a passion for Continuous Improvement Strong analytical skills, MS Excel proficiency, ERP knowledge, interpersonal, managerial, and facilitation skills, including public speaking and moderating. Have well developed verbal and written communications skills. Ability to travel up to 25-50% to support business
Preferred
Advanced degree Aptean ROSS ERP experience Skilled in influencing cultural change and problem resolution Assessing, Identifying and resolve root causes of problems and inconsistencies. Previous experience in Chemical, Heavy or Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.Seniority level
Seniority levelAssociate Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing IndustriesChemical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at USALCO by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Tuition assistance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Continuous Improvement Specialist” roles. Harmans, MD $118,720.00-$163,240.00 1 day ago Sr. Process Engineer - Continuous Improvement Leader Hunt Valley, MD $92,700.00-$152,900.00 5 days ago Process Engineer - (All Experience Levels) Baltimore, MD $75,000.00-$139,000.00 2 weeks ago Fort Meade, MD $146,000.00-$234,000.00 2 weeks ago Baltimore, MD $50,659.00-$78,021.00 16 hours ago Legal Process Engineer - Any Office LocationStaff Quality Systems Specialist I – Lead Auditor Sparks, MD $113,400.00-$186,900.00 2 weeks ago Fort Meade, MD $176,000.00-$282,000.00 2 weeks ago Staff Quality Systems Specialist I - Lead Auditor - Becton Dickinson Sparks Glencoe, MD $113,400.00-$186,900.00 6 days ago Plasma Enhanced CVD Semiconductor Process Engineer / Principal Plasma Enhanced CVD Semiconductor Process Engineer 2nd shift - R10191129 Linthicum Heights, MD $85,400.00-$158,000.00 6 days ago Patient Accounts Specialist II - Physicians' Billing Laurel, MD $58,700.00-$146,300.00 1 week ago Registered Nurse Quality Improvement Data AnaTS/SCI w/CI Polygraph: Senior/Lead Reverse Engineer, Communications Devices w/ 3 years experienceHPC - Senior Software Engineer - Optimization, CI/CD, Scripting Annapolis, MD $90,000.00-$130,000.00 1 week ago HPC - Senior Software Engineer - NiFi, Messaging, CI/CD We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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