Head of Continuous Enhancement

7 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 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 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
    • 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 Operations
    • 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.
  • Develop a Continuous Improvement Strategy
    • Work in collaboration with the Sr. Manager, Process Optimization to develop a continuous improvement strategy, identifying and prioritize an opportunity pipeline, and determining required resources to drive results.
Required Qualifications
  • Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's Degree in business administration, process management, operations, industrial engineering, or engineering management.
  • Leadership Experience
    • 20 years of overall experience with a minimum of 10 years progressive process improvement leadership experience.
  • Certifications
    • Certified Lead Practitioner or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
  • Track Record of Success
    • 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 and Leadership Skills
    • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret business needs into operational requirements.
  • Culture and Communication
    • Strong commitment to cultivating a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Problem-Solving and Leadership
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively analyze complex data, identify root causes of issues, and develop strategic improvement plans.
  • Leadership and Communication
    • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor a team of continuous improvement professionals.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
    • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Industry Knowledge and Relations
    • Deep knowledge of lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other continuous improvement tools and techniques.
  • Change Management
    • Change management expertise and experience in leading organizational transformation initiatives.
  • Adaptability and Pacing
    • Demonstrated ability to work in high-paced and changing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Education and Experience
    • Master's degree.
  • Industry Experience
    • Experience in the chemicals industry and/or related technology.
  • Business Acumen
    • Ability to navigate multiple business and operations resources towards a common goal and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Technical Skills
    • Experience with Team Guru, SAP, and Microsoft Suite.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life Insurance and Disability
    • Life insurance and disability.
  • 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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