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Corteva Agriscience
Continuous Improvement Consultant
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What they do
An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.
$70,227 / year median in Indiana
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Continuous Improvement Consultant. At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture
- solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.
- VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This is a hybrid role working in-office Tuesday-Thursday; remote Monday and Friday.
- Selected candidate will be able to office from their choice of the following locations: Princeton IL, St Joseph IL, Woodhull IL, Plymouth IN, Rushville, IN, Tipton IN, Worthington, IN or Constantine MI.
Responsibilities:
- Support Lean Management System implementations and ongoing sustainment of the management system.
- Deliver formal training and coaching on Lean, Six Sigma, and CI tools to build organizational capability.
- Facilitate kaizen events, workshops, and problem-solving sessions to accelerate improvement.
- Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and monitor performance.
- Support governance processes and maintain accurate reporting of CI initiatives.
- Act as a change agent by driving adoption of CI methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Engage stakeholders to align CI initiatives with business priorities and ensure collaboration across functions.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to align CI initiatives with strategic objectives and financial targets. Collaborate across functions to ensure global standards are adapted and deployed effectively at the regional level.
- Support development and deployment of CI strategy and methodology within scope of role.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, agronomy or related field.
- Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or agricultural operations preferred.
- Experience in CI, Lean, Six Sigma, change management or operational excellence roles is preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent) or higher is desired in advance or should be developed within 1 year in the role.
- Familiarity in data analytics and visualization tools.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to lead without authority. Ability to communicate effectively in English is essential (written and verbal).
- Ability to present and facilitate effectively for diverse cross-functional groups.
- Domestic travel required 25%
- 40% Benefits
How We'll Support You:
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
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