Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader Position Available In Essex, New York

Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader
Req #2511
Ticonderoga, NY 12883, USA Job Description
Posted Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM | Expires Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Description:

The Area Manufacturing Excellence (ME) Leader reports directly to the Manager of Manufacturing Excellence (MME). Area ME Leader is directly responsible for the Manufacturing Excellence process, which includes year-over-year (YOY) continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, reliability and cost reduction. The expectation is a minimum of 80% of the ME Leader’s time will involve activities related to Deliberate Improvement. The ME Leader should, however, maintain awareness of the mill’s day-to-day issues and problems while staying primarily focused on proactive, long-term progress. The ME Leader must ensure close coordination with resources at all levels of the organization, including Business Unit Managers, Area Managers, and the “improve” resources, to ensure the department’s improvement plan is coordinated and cohesive.

Position Requirements & Key Accountability Actions:

Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
Dedicated leader for deliberate improvement project identification and execution
Provide guidance and priority setting for Process Engineers.
Drive mill initiatives in the department to engage all employees in improvement activities and the utilization of ME tools
Lead/provide ME support to project teams on budget initiatives.
Coordinates the identification, initiation, development, and successful implementation as shown by results tracking of cost reduction capital opportunities
Support the capital FEL process especially at the FEL 1/ analysis and implementation levels.
Advocate for sustainable improvement practices and systems.
Support operations by assisting with troubleshooting problems utilizing the appropriate ME tools.
Support cross departmental projects/initiatives.
Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings through multiple deliberate and continuous improvement
Train salaried and hourly employees to develop ME skills.
Influence Business Unit operations teams to incorporate ME systems and processes to support sustainability of improvements as they are accomplished

Qualifications:

It is required that the Manufacturing Excellence Leader role be filled by an individual with a strong manufacturing management background and a track record of achieving consistent, significant results through systems and teams. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related degree and experience
5+ years manufacturing experience preferred
Managerial experience in manufacturing is required. Green Belt certification preferred. Willingness to complete green belt training at a minimum.
Experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, PI process book, Proficy, SAP, Microsoft project
Minitab proficiency a plus.
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The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Sylvamo 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.