Manager, Process Improv, BB – Corrugated South

General Purpose

Lead multiple process improvement teams concurrently utilizing the Lean-Six Sigma Methodology to measurably improve operational and/or business processes. Must work effectively with leadership and the financial community to translate sustainable process improvements into budgeted financial improvements (net productivity impact).

Essential Job Functions

• Work with leadership to align on priorities, business needs, project opportunities.
• Lead 2-4 project improvement teams concurrently, potentially at multiple locations (divisional / business unit dependent).
• Execute > 6 projects per year having a significant impact on our business (BBs expected to provide > $1MM in productivity).
• Coach multiple Green Belt projects per year.
• Work effectively with operations to translate process improvement findings into production specifications and standard work.
• Maintain project documentation within the project management system.
• Ensure standards of project execution for DMAIC and kaizen projects are met.
• Consistently identify project opportunities to improve the business.
• Support business unit or divisional initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS/BA; Technical Degree Preferred
• 5 – 10 years of relevant manufacturing / continuous improvement experience
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast paced and dynamic environment using team-based, data-driven approach
• Passion and drive to improve systems and processes
• Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor technical and non-technical knowledge to hourly and salaried employees to drive business results
• Strong financial acumen with ability to create financial models used to support project selection and determine net project value to the P&L
• Proficient with Minitab, Microsoft Office, Visio, and/or SharePoint
• Intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
• Driven with a sense of urgency to achieve results
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills from the shop floor to executive level
• Skilled Decision maker and Systematic Problem Solver
• Ability to Positively Influence and Persuade Others
• Capable of assuming authority as needed
• Team builder
• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time to WestRock plants supported in defined geographic area
• Prefer a subject matter expert within the industry applicable to the division/business unit

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work