Continuous Improvement Manager

4 weeks ago

High Point, North Carolina, United States AkzoNobel Full time
About AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company with a rich history dating back to 1792. Our portfolio of brands, including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, is trusted by customers worldwide. We operate in over 150 countries and are committed to providing sustainable solutions that enhance everyday life.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Manager II to champion and sustain a culture of continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. As a key member of our team, you will develop and implement CI strategies, lead critical projects, and coach teams to achieve production, quality, safety, and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop needs and business cases for improvement projects
  • Review project proposals and plans with management
  • Lead project charter refinement, work scope creation, and cost estimation
  • Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for major equipment
  • Define and implement commissioning and startup plans
  • Participate in design reviews, PHA's, MOC's, and PSSR's
  • Oversee mechanical and electrical system commissioning and integration
  • Develop maintenance plans and equipment strategies
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation and proper digital filing
  • Lead the handoff process and provide ongoing operational support
  • Act as a safety ambassador, promoting Process Safety Management
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, OSHA PSM, and other safety standards
Key Activities
  • Identify and analyze improvement needs in collaboration with Site Manager and stakeholders
  • Formulate project plans, determine budgets, and acquire necessary resources
  • Coach and coordinate with project leads to monitor and drive project activities
  • Evaluate and close projects, analyze lessons learned, and archive project documents
  • Develop local capabilities in applying CI tools and methods
  • Support and challenge the workforce in setting and prioritizing improvement activities
  • Manage the improvement project funnel and run improvement projects
Level of Autonomy

As a Continuous Improvement Manager II, you will have a high degree of autonomy to execute projects from start to finish, make key decisions based on budget and financial spend, and assist in capital expenditures and process work.

Job Requirements
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
  • CI Expert or Process Engineer with extensive experience in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and project management
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills
  • Strong project management capabilities and experience with CAPEX investments
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to run accurate analyses
  • Strong change agent at both management and shop floor levels
  • Broad knowledge of functional discipline, strategy, policies, and standards
Rewards/Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $123,000, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance with HSA, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits, annual bonus, 401K retirement savings with 6% company match, generous vacation, personal, and holiday pay, paid parental leave, hybrid work for most exempt roles, active diversity and inclusion networks, career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral bonus.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance and provide equal opportunities for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

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