WCM Process Improvement Manager

2 months ago


new york city norwood, United States CertainTeed Full time

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.


Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “Making the World a Better Home”.


What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

  • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
  • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
  • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
  • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle


What’s the job?

Manage to company’s Principles of Conduct and Action expectations while working to support all plant pillar initiatives. Manage all improvement activities working to improve overall plant operations, reduce material usage, reduce process variation and losses, improve employee competency, and work to reduce all forms of waste using WCM, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies. Energize others through teamwork and collaboration, challenge the status quo, and seek out new and innovative solutions to reduce and eliminate waste while improving operational metrics.


  • Manage and direct the Process Engineer, Reliability Engineer, and EOM position.
  • Design and implement corrective action plans to eliminate wasteful or ineffective practices and processes.
  • Create and implement training and staff development programs associated with Lean, Six Sigma, and process control.
  • Identify and implement new innovative technologies and processes.
  • Use Black Belt skills to develop and mentor future project leaders.
  • Oversee all process improvement initiatives, including developing, implementing, and maintaining monthly work improvement goals.
  • Directs and facilitates the ongoing lean improvement process through the use of techniques such as Kaizen, 5s, TPM, Kanban, Policy Deployment, etc.
  • Document, track and monitor current project performance using metrics and key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven solutions to improve business operations and close gaps from standard.
  • Manage the “Cost Deployment-Loss Identification” process for the entire Norwood facility and create/support teams that will work on improvement opportunities identified.
  • Analyze loss data and utilize the data to identify the top-focused improvement opportunities.
  • Utilize data to identify and then develop solutions to cost savings initiatives throughout the plant.
  • Manage and oversee plant cost savings WCM tracker.
  • Provide problem-solving leadership by creating and implementing a systematic root cause analysis process with the ability to solve more complex problems using 6-sigma methods.
  • Reviewing statistical data on performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.


What do you bring?

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Business Management.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Minimum Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Black Belt preferred.
  • Any appropriate combination of academic and “lean manufacturing” work experience.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to learn and apply new concepts
  • Strong change management skills to include implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles in the workplace.
  • Passion for problem-solving, logical thinking & keen listening from the input of others.
  • Ability to assimilate information to form a bigger picture for future plant growth.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Office including Excel/Word/PowerPoint, along with current corporate business software – SAP, MES, Minitab etc.


Come be a part of our bigger purpose to change the world



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