Lean Six Sigma Leader

ABOUT THE ROLEThe ELS Leader is a Lean/Six Sigma expert that will play an exciting and important role by using the tools of Lean/Six Sigma to identify opportunities at the site or within a functional area to improve business results. The ELS Project Leader will be responsible to assure business performance improvement by leading, executing and coaching ELS projects at all levels of the site organization.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES: Activities and duties will vary depending upon the functional area assigned. Activities may include, but are not limited to:Develop in-depth understanding of Enterprise Lean Sigma philosophy and methods as demonstrated by successful training and certification in these areas.Analyze Supply Chain and help identify projects or process changes that will eliminate non-value added activities and create or improve processes that add value to our customers.Successfully initiate, lead and implement projects assigned.Be a change agent – challenge old ways of doing business and implement breakthrough improvementsMotivate others to accept process changes and take ownership.Report results and issues to ELS Manager.Train, educate, and mentor others in the organization on Lean/Sigma principles.Identify project opportunities within the site or across business units.Identify and remove organizational barriers to continuous improvement processes.Drive site’s layout and flow process improvement efforts.Drive efforts on applying best practices.Use the Value Stream Map to establish the baseline process and measure progress.Track and report on project Continuous Improvement metrics.