Manager, Process Improvement Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Manager, Process Improvement Location:

Spartanburg, SC, United States Description Summary/Objective The Manager, Process Improvement is responsible for identifying and prioritizing opportunities to create value through exceptional Business Acumen and Analytical capabilities; then pursue them using a holistic Continuous Improvement approach to ensure their long-term adoption. Essential Functions Apply exceptional problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and solve complex business challenges
following a

Continuous Improvement Methodology:

Contribute to the creation, implementation and maintenance of policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance;
Conduct Root Cause Analysis by identifying the problem, collecting data, identifying causal factors and root cause (s) and implementing solutions to move the project forward;
Continuously move high priority initiatives forward by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data and translating the analytical findings to a non-analytical audience;
Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for each area of responsibility;
Use Continuous Improvement Methodology such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify waste, reduce cycle times, and identify opportunities for improvement, optimizing the improvement process;
Analyze each projects’ area of opportunity through understanding risks, budgets, value generation potential and level of effort to drive results; Generate actionable recommendations for key and executive stakeholders;
Lead Kaizen events and provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice to a team of Continuous Improvement Engineers.
Lead a multi-disciplinary project team for the implementation of each selected improvement track;
Ensure that the improved process is replicable and that gains are materialized and sustainable;
Lead and develop a team to drive business performance and continuous improvement; and
Champion the development of the Continuous Improvement Culture within ACA Qualifications BS in Industrial, Systems, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or Business-Related field
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated in a fast-paced, often ambiguous, and rapidly changing environment
Able to jump in and solve complex problems using analytics and strategic thinking.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
3+ years of Project Management Experience
Ability to clearly communicate with stakeholders with different backgrounds and at different levels in the organization
Technical skills: Python, SQL
Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or higher (this role will require the candidate to lead Kaizen events, perform Root Cause analysis, etc.) Preferred 3.5 GPA or higher
Master’s degree in a related discipline
Technical skills: R, UI Path, or other RPA software Supervisory Responsibility This position has supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment and Physical Demands This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position with a work schedule of Monday-Friday with some schedule variations as needed. Travel Up to 25% travel.