Director of Operational Excellence

6 days ago

Columbia, Maryland, United States W. R. Grace & Co. Full time
Job Description

W. R. Grace & Co. is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Senior Director of Continuous Improvement. This role will act as a Champion and be responsible for leading and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement a Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Strategy
    • Develop and implement a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy, in alignment with the company's overall business objectives, to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Lead and Coach a Team of Continuous Improvement Professionals
    • Lead, coach, and develop a team of continuous improvement professionals, providing guidance and support to translate overarching strategies into actionable improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, analyze current processes, and develop innovative solutions to optimize performance and reduce costs.
  • Implement and Maintain Performance Metrics and KPIs
    • Implement and maintain performance metrics and KPIs to measure and track the progress of continuous improvement initiatives, and regularly report on the results to senior leadership.
  • Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement
    • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting best practices, providing training and support to build continuous improvement capabilities, tools, and skillset; encouraging employee engagement and involvement in improvement projects.
  • Drive Organizational Change
    • Act as a change agent, influencing and driving organizational change to support the adoption of new processes and procedures that result from continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work with Finance and Other Departments
    • Work with the finance department to evaluate project savings estimates, validate reported continuous improvement benefits, and ensure accurate accounting of continuous improvement productivity and inclusion in financial plans.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Related Field
    • Bachelor's Degree in business administration, process management, operations, industrial engineering, or engineering management.
  • 20 Years of Experience with 10 Years of Process Improvement Leadership
    • 20 years of overall experience with a minimum of 10 years progressive process improvement leadership experience.
  • Certified Lead Practitioner or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
    • Certified Lead Practitioner or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
  • Proven Track Record of Leading Continuous Improvement Initiatives
    • Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing large-scale continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in significant cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved customer satisfaction.
  • Analytical Mindset and Strong Leadership Skills
    • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret business needs into operational requirements.
    • Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor a team of continuous improvement professionals.
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
    • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Deep Knowledge of Lean Principles and Six Sigma Methodologies
    • Deep knowledge of lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other continuous improvement tools and techniques.
  • Strong Continuous Improvement Industry Relations
    • Strong continuous improvement industry relations, staying apprised of best practices, tools, and capabilities.
  • Change Management Expertise
    • Change management expertise and experience in leading organizational transformation initiatives.
  • Ability to Work in High-Paced Environments
    • Demonstrated ability to work in high-paced and changing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree
    • Master's degree.
  • Experience in the Chemicals Industry
    • Experience in the chemicals industry and/or related technology.
  • Ability to Navigate Multiple Business and Operations Resources
    • Ability to navigate multiple business and operations resources towards a common goal and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Experience with Team Guru, SAP, and Microsoft Suite
    • Experience with Team Guru, SAP, and Microsoft Suite.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
  • Life Insurance and Disability
    • Life Insurance and Disability.
  • Grace Wellness Program
    • Grace Wellness Program.
  • Flexible Workplace
    • Flexible Workplace.
  • Retirement Plans
    • Retirement Plans.
  • 401(k) Company Match
    • 401(k) Company Match - Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%.
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
    • Paid Vacation and Holidays.
  • Parental Leave
    • Parental Leave.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Company Donation Match Program
    • Company Donation Match Program.

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