Continuous Improvement Specialist

Scope of Role

The scope is to provide continuous improvement leadership to the Ecovyst corporation in the West Coast and Midwest Region. The supported locations are Hammond, IN; Long Beach, CA; Martinez, CA; and Portland, OR.

Position Overview

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will be responsible for deploying, governing, and sustaining the TRACC / Manufacturing Excellence operating system and other CI improvement projects or initiatives. The role builds leadership capability, embeds disciplined operating routines, and ensures continuous improvement is owned by line leadership, not the CI function.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in as for the job description criteria as listed is $140,000 to $160,000 annually. Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. Where an individual's pay falls within the range is determined by factors including, but not limited to, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In some cases, compensation may fall outside of this range depending on factors, including a candidate's qualification, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years in chemical manufacturing environment (operations, production, maintenance, logistics, process engineering), or other chemical industry improvement roles.
• Ledger and/or Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated people management skills including prior line management or team leader experience.
• Strong relationship building and leadership to influence and manage change across the organization.
• Experience with Lean Tools such as Daily Management, Leaders Standard Daily Work (LSDW), 5S and Visual Management.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, able to structure issues, run analysis and how to use teams to solve deviations and implement sustainable solutions.
• Must be willing to conduct training to develop CI organizational capability.