Continuous Improvement/World Class Manufacturing Manager

Company: Saint Gobain
Location: Athens
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

"The Job Matters"What's the Job?The Continuous Improvement Manager works with all functions and departments of the site to design, implement, monitor, improve and maintain the manufacturing process. This includes leading the introduction and implementation of key WCM/CI initiatives which will drive performance improvement at all levels of the facility. The incumbent will develop and implement communication guidelines, standards and tools necessary to support the plants standards and a uniform approach in the plant.

• Support site application of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and other Continuous Improvement (CI) methods and systems to reduce costs and improve safety, quality, productivity, and other key performance metrics
• Guide and advise site Plant Manager and Management Team in the planning of initiatives needed to meet business Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and Must-Win Battles (MWB's)
• Work cross-functionally to collaborate and drive process improvements in all areas of the plant"Your Skills Matter"What do you bring?
  • BS degree in Engineering, Production Management, Logistics or related discipline is desired.
  • Must have 6-8 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment with CI, WCM, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles in place. (WCM / Six Sigma Lean Green or Black Belt certification preferred)
  • Must have the ability to develop and implement process improvement solutions and be able to identify process issues and provide solutions.
  • Must be able to work independently and act as a leader/member of a team to identify and design solutions to technical issues and to improve process control and reduce costs.
  • The incumbent must know how to prepare reports, flow diagrams and charts and be able to communicate and interact well with all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills are required and must be able to develop, implement and lead a CI/WCM implementation project.
  • Computer literacy in MS Office is required.This position requires the engineer is on call 24 hours a day to handle any process issue that may arise. "You Matter to Us"What are our perks?We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:
    • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
    • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
    • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
    • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
    • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
    • Employee Recognition Programs
    • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
    • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle "What We Do Matters"Why work for us?Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. At CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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