Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement (Relocation to Virginia Beach, VA)
Company: Stihl Inc
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Purpose As a family-owned company, it's the people who continue
to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. STIHL is seeking a
highly motivated, innovative Master Black Belt to join our team at
STIHL's corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach! This individual
will be responsible with leading the team that will work with
senior management to create and lead process improvement efforts
across the company. The successful candidate will provide
leadership, vision and strategic focus on all process improvement
initiatives and apply improvement principles and standards within a
Sales and Manufacturing organization. Position highlights include:
Competitive Compensation Extensive Benefits, such as health
insurance effective within one month of start, multiple bonus
opportunities, relocation assistance, 401(k) with company match and
PENSION! Job Requirements: Job Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for creating and implementing and maintaining Six Sigma
strategy and culture Demonstrate past experience leading Lean Six
Sigma implementation within an organization that delivered
tangible, measurable results. Create company project charter and
control all internal projects using Lean Six Sigma methods Liaise
with STIHL Group for US led continuous improvement activities STIHL
Inc. liaison for all STIHL Group projects Work with company
executives and stake holders to develop specific company
deliverables to eliminate waste and non-value activities through
value stream mapping Develop, coach, mentor and train Green, Black
and Master Black Belt roles, ensuring yearly project deliverables
are met Embed statistical based tools and methods into day to day
job roles and requirements Develop companywide standard operating
procedures to eliminate waste with the goal to achieve business
process excellence, through stakeholder involvement Collaborate
with IS to develop turnkey solutions for business process needs
Communicate goals and strategic direction to all levels of the
organization including communication with headquarters in Germany
and global STIHL affiliates Ensure project selection and
deliverables are met through Six Sigma methodologies Create and
capture all project estimates ensuring validation, in conjunction
with Finance, whilst measuring organizational project savings
Guarantee post project audits are completed to ensure compliance
and control in conjunction with internal audit Develop internal
training plan to ensure all critical positions are identified and
trained to deliver sustainable lean projects Conflict resolution
within cross functional teams including stakeholders and vendors
Assumes additional related responsibilities as needed.
Specifications Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline 10+ years
of experience leading continuous improvement activities and
delivering measureable results LEAN Six Sigma Master Black Belt
certification required SAP ERP experience and knowledge preferred
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred Effective
cross-functional leadership skills to include international
experience Proven financial acumen Excellent verbal and written
skills, German language skills an advantage but not required
Keywords: Stihl Inc, Jersey City , Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement (Relocation to Virginia Beach, VA), Executive , Jersey City, New Jersey
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