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Job Title Operational Excellence Specialist

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Position SummaryPurpose of this role is to lead and oversee the development, implementation, training, teaching, coaching, support, and management of the implementation of a world class continuous improvement system using lean and six sigma techniques across all GFG groups with focus on French speaking sites. The role will require approx. 75% travel. This position is one of the cornerstone roles of the GFG Operational Excellence System.Job ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and implementation of a world class reliable processesSupport the building and development of the Global Operational ExcellenceSupport cultural transformation within the Global Business Improvement Process role out, support all regions during implementation process.Train and develop leaders on lean principles, cultural transformation, and the lean leader mindset.Owner of the Operational Excellence Lean activities and toolsBe the global SME for reliable operations implementation, develop coordination with regions/sites ensure consistent implementationProvide lean methodology expertise for system wide Lean/Sigma deployment, including core tools: 5s, A3 Thinking, SMED, RCFA, TWI, Standardized Work, VSM, TPM, and Problem Solving.Focus GFG businesses towards improvements on safety and reliability (people, process, equipment) through lean techniques and employee engagementDemonstrate effective team facilitation skills to engage the team and deliver results on time.Drive change within the business leadership teams to enable GFG to continuously improve performance, which includes managing the transformation roadmap, and leveraging Information Centers for continuous improvement, and creating a visual workplace.Assist the global and regional leadership in the development of strategic A3s, and strategy deployment for the business and plantsProviding event follow-up to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate management support, and achievement of expected tangible benefits.Lead/facilitate projects and/or events which address high value-at-stake opportunities, helping to drive improvements in all facets of the business management team and beyond.Develop and participate in OPEX and HSE auditing throughout GFG. Suggest and drive solution implementationIdentify short-, mid-, and long-term wins that will transform the culture and produce results.Coach and develop a problem-solving culture at all levels of the organization.Ability to communicate across the organization at all levels, from individual contributors to leadership level.Openly and effectively communicate about continuous improvement, build credibility through relationships, and provide leadership to the program.Support the Global and regional Operational Excellence organizations in the development of programs/tools/techniques and communication across the GFG organizationSupport, lead and direct Root Cause Failure Analysis of significant People, Process, Equipment related downtime events at Plant locations; implementing permanent corrective actions to mitigate probability of reoccurrence.Be a resource for operations, maintenance, HSE and supply chain in support of delivering the business objectives Spend 25% of working time at Gemba (on the plant floor) focusing on employee engagementsQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, manufacturing/operations, or an equivalent level of degree.15+ years of experience facilitating, coaching and implementing TPM, Lean, kaizen/six sigma events and driving lean transformation with proven results and implementations.Six Sigma /Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training/certification. Previous experience in leading a team of subject matter experts Process/Technical or Operations Leadership experience with a proven track record of lean conceptsProven ability to successfully manage cross functional teams, and implement improvement within an established time frame, then sustain improvements.Lean certification required, includes both education and the hands-on ability to lead teams and implement improvements.High energy, data driven, and results oriented.Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills and organization skills, must be comfortable teaching and presenting to large groups at all levels of the organization from shop floor to CEO levels.Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Oracle, and various analysis tools (minitab, etc)Willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time.Preferred QualificationsAluminum/Steel Smelting, Casting or Rolling Experience10+ years TPM experienceCMRP or SMRP certificationLean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

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