Principal Engineer, Continuous Improvement

h3Overview /h3pThe bPrincipal Engineer, Continuous Improvement /b enjoys data mining, identifying improvement opportunities, leading teams to identify root cause and implement and sustaining improvements. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliLead projects of cross functional global teams through the DMAIC cycle to identify non-value added steps and waste in the process and identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement. /liliHelp manage company productivity program and support sites in achieving their yearly goals. /liliDrive a culture of data-based decision making in both transactional and manufacturing processes. /liliAnalyze data to discover trends and issues and identify predictive and preventative actions to improve reliability and reduce variation in a process. /liliHelp establish a structure and culture of continuous improvement across the global corporation /liliProvide training on data analysis, lean and Six Sigma tools. /liliImplement a structure to sustain improvements and embed the new processes into the current workflow. /liliLead and assists in defining, setting and implementation performance improvement strategies at locations. /liliCollaborate with and influence senior management on areas of improvement and translate mgmt. expectations into project deliverables. /liliAssist and lead digitalization and automation efforts globally that will assist in predictive maintenance etc. /liliDrive the standardization, implementation and communication of organizational best practices /liliDrive the implementation of Organizational Management at sites and the implementation of Leading and Lagging KPIs. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3h3Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: /h3ulliLean Manufacturing training and implementation of Lean Tools in both Manufacturing and Transactional environments /liliLean Six Sigma training and certification, a mininimum of Black Belt (preferred Master Black Belt, or Lean Master Black Belt) /liliStrong statistical background and skilled at data analysis /liliWorking knowledge of MiniTab (SAP and Power BI preferred) /liliAbility to interface and collaborate with senior mgmt. on opportunities and project status /liliBroad and deep knowledge of Quality theories/tools that can be implemented in a Chemical Industry /liliOwnership mentality, passionate about improving our processes and cost efficiency /liliStrong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills to communicate within the team and with customers /li /ulh3Required Years’ Experience /h3ulliMinimum 5 years of work experience in Lean Six Sigma manufacturing tools and Data Analysis /li /ulh3Required Education /h3ulliA Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or a related technical discipline /li /ulh3Travel Requirements /h3ulliDomestic and International travel. 25-50% of time /li /ulh3Location /h3ulliEurope Forli, Italy or Frankfurt, Germany. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr