Imerys
Continuous Improvement MAnager
Andersonville, Georgia, USA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- This role consistently interfaces with Senior Management sponsorship as well as shopfloor interaction and is expected to provide effective communication and influence as the driver and internal expert of Operational Excellence.
- In addition, the role requires coaching, mentoring and people development of direct reports and other cross functional associates.
- Answers to site manager with a dotted line to BA I-cubed Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Influence Leadership: Effectively engage leadership by providing timely updates, analysis, and recommendations specific to current initiatives. Continuously drive and persuade initiative sponsors towards Operational Excellence concepts.
- Drive Impact: Continuously assess the level of impact that is realized due to the OE initiative. Provide timely assessments, communications, and recovery plans to achieve and maximize impact.
- The Continuous Improvement Manager is primarily responsible to lead, manage, and execute strategic Operational Excellence initiatives throughout the site.
Requirements
- OR at least 5 years of significant Quality Engineering experience
- Experience with large scale enterprise improvement initiatives
- At least 5 years of experience in Process driven leadership roles in Manufacturing / Industrial Services / Supply Chain
- Strong proficiency in Continuous Improvement disciplines: Lean / Kaizen / Six Sigma
Nice to have
- Strong grasp of Industrial Engineering and Quality Engineering concepts
- Good understanding of P&L and financial data, ability to monetize savings
- Project Management / Facilitation capabilities
- Proficiency in Statistical & Data analysis
- Ability to train and coach
- Green belt would be a plus Proficiency with Google tools
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Sciences, preferred plus at least 2 years of experience
- Previous experience in mineral or cement industry is a plus
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to be able to influence without authority at all levels
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
Company info
- Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025.
- Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential to customers' products and their performance.
- As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role consistently interfaces with Senior Management sponsorship as well as shopfloor interaction and is expected to provide effective communication and influence as the driver and internal expert of Operational Excellence.
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