Waste Champion

Location: Richmond, VA | Shift: 1st | Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Perks & Benefits

• Eligible for insurance benefits within 1 month
• 401(k) with partial match at 3 months
• Paid vacation days at 6 months
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

About the Role

The Waste Champion is responsible for managing the full waste stream of material on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Daily waste entry
• Lead process improvements using Lean methodologies
• Promote and facilitate a culture of high engagement
• Manage projects to critical timelines and cost in order to meet corporate objectives
• Identify gaps in waste reporting and collection processes and close the gaps
• Perform Raw and WIP Cycle Counts
• Count inventories, report needed adjustments, and determine why counts are off
• Report waste data to plant management team
• Work with quality and production leaders to review Root Cause Analysis of waste issues
• Drive actionable items out of the team to the production floor
• Develop process improvement plan to reduce waste stream
• Follow all safety policies and procedures of the Company
• Clerical duties as needed throughout the site; additional duties may be assigned by management

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing environments (corrugated industry preferred)
• Strong data analysis and reporting acumen
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• The ability to lead and inspire change
• ERP and waste tracking tool knowledge or Lean/Six Sigma Certification (preferred)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Related college degree and/or appropriate technical courses or Associate’s (A.A.) degree is preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in related field
• Corrugated experience is preferred

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30°F – 110°F)
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions