Director, Continuous Process Improvement - Supply Chain

SUMMARY: The Director of Supply Chain Continuous
Process Improvement (CPI) is responsible for leading Continuous
Process Improvement (CPI) Culture, Systems and Programs across the
Supply Chain Operations in order to accomplish measurable business
process breakthroughs and improvements. Leads efforts to build
organizational capabilities and assist with the implementation of
ongoing process management mechanisms and provides facilitation
support for senior level management to drive effective discussion
and resolution of issues.

SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES: Actively coach and mentor team of direct
reports and provide matrixed leadership to the Continuous Process
Improvement (CPI) Managers and Facilitators across the plants.

ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with key partners to facilitate strategic
  direction that aligns business practices, develop processes,
  provides data and evaluates metrics related to the success of
  business goals utilizing Strategy Deployment thinking.


• Collaborate with the leadership teams and key process owners
  across the organization to plan, lead and implement strategic,
  business improvement processes, policies and procedures.


• Partner with functional leaders and management staff to assess
  current processes and identify process improvement
  opportunities.


• Manage a robust review process for selecting, scoping and
  prioritizing Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiatives.


• Lead large, complex cross-functional projects across the
  multi-site organization that drive measurable/quantifiable
  improvements in Key Performance Indicators (KPI) resulting in
  significant, tangible cost reduction - Actively participate as
  member of SCBU Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Steering
  Committee.


• Serve as an overall change agent and leader promoting
  innovative thinking and a Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
  mindset throughout the organization.


• Design and develop documentation procedures and standard
  protocols in partnership with our Supply Chain Quality team, Supply
  Chain Documentation, Enterprise Program Management Office, Legal,
  Continuous Learning, Continuous Process Improvement, Research &
  Development, Information, Systems & Technology, Maintenance
  & Engineering etc. for all processes; ensure all old and new
  processes are documented accordingly.


• Act as a technical advisor on best practices by performing
  research and planning for future business initiatives and
  needs.


• Use systematic disciplined and database approach that gets to
  the root cause to solve problems.


• Communicate with business leaders to evaluate and analyze
  business needs.


• Use Lean tools and methodologies to drive business process
  excellence and deliver business results.


• Provide training in the application of continuous process
  improvement, problem-solving techniques, Continuous Process
  Improvement (CPI) concepts & tools, and team facilitation.


• Prove linkage of key performance indicators to business process
  effectiveness.


• Provide internal communications on business improvement
  processes, initiatives and results.


• Manage SC Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) budgeting and
  expenses.

OTHER
NECESSARY FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for coordination, evaluation, and continuous
  improvement of the department/team across the Supply Chain and
  creating a positive climate where people want to do their
  best.


• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
  organizations Principles, policies and applicable laws.


• Accountable for communication, interviewing, hiring, and
  training of employees; planning, assigning and directing work,
  leveraging team and individual strengths, managing performance;
  rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and
  solving problems to ensure high performance results within their
  own direct team, across the Supply Chain functions and in
  partnership with Plant Directors to support matrixed site
  Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) team member
  relationships.


• Follows all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and
  safety requirements directed by GMCR and the department.


• Position will require regular travel in support of Continuous
  Process Improvement (CPI) initiatives across Supply Chain
  teams.


• Performs other duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA required (Science, Engineering preferred).


• 8+ years work experience in business analysis, quality and or
  performance improvement function. Experience in a CPG, food
  manufacturing environment strongly preferred.


• Hands-on application of Operational Excellence concepts
  (Strategy Deployment, VSM, TWI, 3P, TPM, SMED, and Poka-Yoke for
  processes ranging from shop-floor to back-office) in industry with
  accountability for results.


• Must have demonstrated real success in delivering significant
  business benefits though the redesign and streamlining of processes
  across an organization.


• Knowledge of improvement principles and planning, as well as
  understanding and appreciation for the dynamics of organizational
  change.


• High interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills - Advanced
  facilitation and communication skills.


• Demonstrated skill to persuade/influence directly and
  indirectly-both internally and externally to the function.


• Financial acumen and rapid diagnostic commercial skills.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree (MS/MBA).


• Lean, Six Sigma and/or other Change Management
  certifications.


• Exceptional communication, influence and leadership skills,
  with a clear bias for action.


• Demonstrated success in leading organizational and cultural
  change.


• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the
  organization, as well as teach and present complex and/or new ideas
  with clarity and simplicity.


• Ability to influence with or without authority, facilitate
  groups with diverse perspectives and bring teams to
  consensus/alignment.


• Detailed knowledge Operational Excellence principles (beyond a
  tools & techniques approach).


• Facile with broad range of quality and process improvement
  tools and problem solving tools).


• Superior facilitation, communication, and consultative
  skills.


• Excellent project management, planning and prioritization
  skills, along with the ability to multitask and adapt.


• Ability to uphold Safety standards and follow our Manufacturing
  best practices.


• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow
  instructions.


• Ability to follow GMCR policies and procedures as well as our
  Operating principles.

PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Predominately sedentary light office position with high
  frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the
  workday).

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Country: USA, State: Vermont, City: Montpelier, Company: Specialty.