Continuous Improvement Project Lead

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.Position Overview

Please note that this is an on-site position.Lead and mentor DMAIC, Lean and Productivity Savings projects;Translate objectives into prioritized & actionable plans at a work-stream level and utilize good project management, tracking and reporting skills;Be flexible to travel between several sites to execute the Continual Improvement Project Lead assigned activities;Provide specific support to sites and departments where there is a gap in capacity or capabilities.Based in one Site, be able to support several sites in a region.Key relationships: Site Managers, Management Team Members, CI Team Members (i.e. CI-Manager, CI-Project Leads) and team members in work-streams.Job Responsibilities

Accountable for the execution of CI program initiatives within the improvement work-streams, and therefore in turn support the Site, CI Manager and local teams;Responsible for the execution of Productivity, Process and Performance improvement projects from Idea Generation, to Project Execution and Closure; lead projects him/herself (based on resource availability and complexity);Responsible for the use of Project planning and execution techniques such as Scrum, Toll gate reviews, Stage Gate reviews etc. within the context of the local Management Control and Reporting system and benefit process tracking and project tracking systems;Mentoring, Training and coaching of improvement techniques;Understand when to apply PDCA (Plan; Do; Check; Act) as an everyday continuous improvement approach, Lean tools such as Kaizen events or Value Stream Mapping and in depth, data driven Six Sigma/DMAIC projects;Ensure resolution of problems within the team environment utilizing the complete CI toolset. Has a strong focus on quality of approach being taken to ensure effectiveness and efficiency;Facilitate workshops to drive quality in the end products to customers and driving quality in the raw materials to manufacturing. Working with SC and Manufacturing organization.Minimum Qualifications

7-10 years industry / Manufacturing experience minimumExisting chemical manufacturing based experience is preferredSix Sigma Black Belt certification with experience in applying the Six Sigma toolset requiredStrong knowledge and experience applying Lean principles including Kaizen and Value Stream MappingBasic Quality Tools – Problem SolvingProject managementScrum experience preferredProcess Improvement methodsGood interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence others to action. In other words, good consulting / coaching skillsGood written and verbal communication abilitiesPresentation skills such as those used in conducting stand-up training programs.Technical degree in engineering or chemistry preferredAbility to effectively work and lead local natural work teams.Base set language and numeracy skillsEnglish language skills required as well as ideally the language of the supported siteFrequent traveling will be required (up to 50%)Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

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