LEAN Project Manager

Company: Dematic
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 24, 2020

Job Description:

Company OverviewDematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering the future of commerce. With engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, Dematic's global network of 8,000 employees have helped achieve more than 6,000 worldwide customer installations for some of the world's leading brands. Headquartered in Atlanta, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, supply chain solutions and related services, and a leading provider of warehouse automation.The RoleAre you able to fully utilize 'all the tools' of LEAN-Six Sigma? Can you demonstrate transformative business results, not just through yourself, but others? Do the concepts of Lean, DMAIC and Business Process Transformation get you excited? Do you find that the only true enemy in professional life is waste (resources, time and talent)? Can you demonstrate positive and lasting cultural change in the organization(s) you have served? If you can passionately answer 'YES' to all of these, please read further.

We are seeking an individual who has experience in enabling, fostering, and mentoring a continuous improvement culture. The Process Excellence Project Manager will plan and administer LEAN-Six Sigma principles, tools, and methodologies to drive initiatives that ensure attainment of the strategic goals of the Solution Development organization. Responsibilities of the role include:

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• Develop the department's capabilities in applying process innovation, process excellence, lean principles and tools
  
• Enables, Fosters, and Mentors capabilities and experience in others in applying process innovation, process excellence, lean principles and tools.
  
• Lead, coach, plan and/or facilitate projects using Lean-Six Sigma tools and techniques
  
• Through the use of process innovation, process excellence, lean principles will ensure achievement of department objectives.
  
• Create change management plans for initiatives in the organization
  
• Lead standard work creation and adherence
  
• Completes complex projects and performs project organization, definition, planning, implementation and control.
  
• Sets process metric goals in partnership with the department leaders.
  
• Drives process measurement including project scorecards and other metrics, which can also be used to drive process improvements.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
  
  
  What We Are Looking ForQualifications:
  
  
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  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
    
  • Typically 5-8 years of successful experience in a directly related field
    
  • Demonstrates and applies broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures for managed work group(s) and how it supports related operations
    
  • Demonstrates understanding and application of supervisory approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
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    • Lean, Six-Sigma, Black Belt
      

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