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Continuous Improvement Manager

Andritz AG, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Job title: Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: General Description Reporting to the Vice President Corporate Accounts, the goal of this position is to lead PMC & Rolls Continuous Improvement Platform and in addition to individual mill projects within PMC & Rolls to meet our customer commitments. Responsibilities

Analyze paper and tissue machine process data to validate performance improvements and measure project impact on throughput and financial results for Andritz Fabrics & Rolls Utilize established analytics templates to process data, populate reports, and recommend potential enhancements Coordinate data collection efforts directly with customers and their teams, under Corporate Account Team oversight Maintain and update the Value Results project database, ensuring accuracy, consistency and data integrity Identify and implement usability improvements to enhance database functionality Support product, sales and corporate accounts teams in developing project trial plans Prepare and distribute routine monthly reports (ie – trial summaries, performance updates) Coordinate trial activity and documented project results to meet defined CI guarantees within specific Corporations Lead customer paper machine process audits and collaborate with internal product stakeholders to evaluate operating conditions, identify performance improvement opportunities, and quantify ROI for optimization initiatives. Perform other job-related functions as assigned. Qualifications

Bachelor or Graduate degree in Engineering, Paper Science, Statistics and/or extensive production, or process improvement experience within the paper or other related applicable industry Greater than five years’ paper industry experience and knowledge of paper machine operations would be beneficial Possesses a contemporary approach to business analytics, process improvements and statistical analysis Holds strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats Has the ability to work independently and collaboratively throughout internal and customer networks Requires strong computer skills, including a strong understanding of Word, Excel, and Statistical Analysis Software (Mini-tab, JMP, etc) Aptitude and skills for performing in a data driven manner Regular travel within the assigned region is required All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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