Corteva

GSO North America Continuous Improvement Leader

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Sponsorship not specified$25k-$40kDetected 15 days ago

Data AnalysisSupply ChainProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringLean Manufacturing

About the role

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a North America Continuous Improvement Leader (CI Leader) at our Johnston IA location.
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next.
The CI Leader executes CI strategy within North America, translating global standards into actionable plans.

Lead regional CI teams and consultants to execute initiatives of varying complexity. Support global projects and share best practices across regions. Partner with regional leaders to identify key opportunities and approaches for improvement.
Lead LMS implementation and sustainment within region. Ensure alignment with global standards and drive maturity through coaching and audits.
Develop and deliver regional CI training programs. Mentor CI consultants and operational leaders to build capability.
Manage regional governance, performance metrics, and reporting.
Aligns regional teams with global CI standards and ensures consistent deployment across functions. Partners with key stakeholders to embed standardized processes and governance.
Support development and deployment of CI strategy and methodology within scope of role.
Builds and develops the regional CI team (hiring, onboarding, performance management, succession planning)
allocates resources, manages stakeholder relationships, and leads governance routines to sustain CI culture.
The Regional Leader fosters collaboration across functions, supports capability development, and champions cultural transformation to sustain continuous improvement as a core business practice.
Builds and develops the regional CI team (hiring, onboarding, performance management, succession planning); allocates resources, manages stakeholder relationships, and leads governance routines to sustain CI culture.

Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools.
Ability to communicate effectively in English is essential (written and verbal).
Ability to present and facilitate effectively for diverse cross-functional groups and across all organizational levels.
Domestic travel required 25-40%
Excellent communication and influencing skills
ability to lead without authority. Ability to communicate effectively in English is essential (written and verbal).
Incidental international travel
Benefits - How We'll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or related field is required
Masters in related field strongly preferred.
Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or agricultural operations preferred.
Extensive experience in CI, Lean, Six Sigma, change management and operational excellence
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent) or higher is strongly preferred.

Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Learn more about our total rewards package here
Corteva Benefits

No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.

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