Continuous Improvement Specialist
Vibrantz Technologies Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Serving customers worldwide, Vibrantz focuses on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. Job Function
Reporting into the Operations Director – Advanced Materials, the Continuous Improvement Specialist will be based in Houston, Texas, and will be responsible for Vibrantz\'s Continuous Improvement program that is built through several key programs to achieve 4% in annual CI cost savings, quality improvement and improved output while building the CI culture in Vibrantz\'s Advanced Materials sites. Responsibilities
Support Vibrantz\'s Advanced Materials Business Unit to implement, communicate and improve the CI Maturity Assessment Scorecard each year (CI Culture) Provide guidance and framework for the manufacturing site to establish CI best practices Develop and manage an effective pipeline of CI projects to meet our goals Assist in the implementation, communication, and enhancement of the CI Maturity Assessment Scorecard annually, contributing to CI culture development Monitor and support the monthly CI Scorecard, ensuring alignment with improvement goals Actively participate in site review processes to track progress and ensure CI initiatives are on target Collaborate with sites to assist in the development of three-year strategic plans to drive continuous improvement efforts Support the identification, development, and management of a pipeline of CI projects to help meet organizational goals and objectives Provide guidance on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to continuously improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency Conduct Kaizen events to solve problems and improve current conditions Preparation and active participation in site review processes Required Experience
BS Degree in Engineering or Business Lean and/or Six Sigma 3-5 years broad exposure to all aspects of plant operations with emphasis on Continuous Improvement, Plant Operations Leadership, or integration Must be proven change leaders across a significant organization Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K. Travel
10% travel to the manufacturing locations Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Vibrantz Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Location
Houston, TX
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Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Serving customers worldwide, Vibrantz focuses on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. Job Function
Reporting into the Operations Director – Advanced Materials, the Continuous Improvement Specialist will be based in Houston, Texas, and will be responsible for Vibrantz\'s Continuous Improvement program that is built through several key programs to achieve 4% in annual CI cost savings, quality improvement and improved output while building the CI culture in Vibrantz\'s Advanced Materials sites. Responsibilities
Support Vibrantz\'s Advanced Materials Business Unit to implement, communicate and improve the CI Maturity Assessment Scorecard each year (CI Culture) Provide guidance and framework for the manufacturing site to establish CI best practices Develop and manage an effective pipeline of CI projects to meet our goals Assist in the implementation, communication, and enhancement of the CI Maturity Assessment Scorecard annually, contributing to CI culture development Monitor and support the monthly CI Scorecard, ensuring alignment with improvement goals Actively participate in site review processes to track progress and ensure CI initiatives are on target Collaborate with sites to assist in the development of three-year strategic plans to drive continuous improvement efforts Support the identification, development, and management of a pipeline of CI projects to help meet organizational goals and objectives Provide guidance on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to continuously improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency Conduct Kaizen events to solve problems and improve current conditions Preparation and active participation in site review processes Required Experience
BS Degree in Engineering or Business Lean and/or Six Sigma 3-5 years broad exposure to all aspects of plant operations with emphasis on Continuous Improvement, Plant Operations Leadership, or integration Must be proven change leaders across a significant organization Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K. Travel
10% travel to the manufacturing locations Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Vibrantz Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Location
Houston, TX
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