Continuous Improvement and Training Leader

Continuous Improvement and Training Leader

Requirements

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering Education with significant experience in Training and Focused Improvement Processes
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, training and safety
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, influencing, strong observation and auditing, team player, critical thinker
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and factory database administration (e.g., Informance)
• Excellent computer and analytical skills, proficient in software like Informance, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, CMMS, and Visio
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting data, reports, and information to all levels of the organization
• Change management skills, able to motivate to action
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, effective interaction with all organizational levels, ability to resolve conflict, and lead teams and projects

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, plan, delegate, and perform operational activities (both technical and managerial) regarding strategic programs: UMS (Unilever Manufacturing System) program, Training System & Designated Trainers program, 5S’s & housekeeping (For improvement of basic conditions), R2S Performance Improvement program
• Manage, monitor and report progress towards meeting CI&T programs objectives
• Manage systems associated with all critical data collection needs (production, training, etc.)
• Report progress towards meeting programs objectives to program leaders and other team members by developing and tracking project milestones
• Contribute to the Net productivity initiative by leading savings projects with specific targets

Preferred Qualifications

• Continuous Improvement methodology preferred (TPM / WCM / Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt)
• Union factory experience preferred