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As a Lean Six Sigma Champion, you will Build a Culture of Operational Excellence and guide improvements through direct support and interaction within your assigned locations. Together with the Americas CI Director and Plant Managers, you will ensure the continuous improvement strategy and New Way of Working projects that align with PPG’s goals. You will promote Standard Work and Implement systems associated with Continuous Improvement, the portfolio of Kaizen projects, and ongoing certification of personnel.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze Strategic Goals to establish potential projects that contribute to tangible results across multiple sites or locations.
• Manage internal Campaigns or Programs that strengthen the implementations of Continuous Improvement tools and systems.
• Develop Internal Change Agents by coaching project leaders in the deployment of Lean Six Sigma methodology; manage the regional project portfolio (Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA, Just Do It); and coordinate support training when needed.
• Lead the internal Continuous Improvement committee to review the progress of each area (Ideas Implemented, 5S, Savings, Lean Maturity Assessment Score, etc.) and support monthly validations of savings generated by ongoing projects.
• Help implement Improvement projects, workshops, and best practices to increase productivity, eliminate waste, reduce costs and standardize operations.
• Promote local staff participation in the generation and implementation of improvement ideas.
• Facilitate communication between management and work teams.
• Travel to assigned facilities can range from 40%-60%
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical) or equivalent.
Qualifications:
• 5+ Years’ experience in continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence.
• Strong knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
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The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
