Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
(NASDAQ: CLMT) is a master limited partnership and a leading independent producer of high-quality, specialty hydrocarbon products in North America.
Calumet processes crude oil and other feedstocks into customized lubricating oils, solvents and waxes used in consumer, industrial and automotiveproducts and producesfuel products including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
PURPOSE AND ROLE: The Continuous Improvement Manager initiates and facilitates lean improvement programs and activities.
Responsible for leadership and development of programs that educate teammates about lean concepts that lead to the identification, development, and implementation of improvements at all the Performance Brand facilities.
Typical improvement activity results in improved safety, productivity, quality, and cost reductions.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Analyze existing business processes using various methods such as value stream mapping or process mapping to find opportunities for improvement and determine root causesAct as an internal consultant, developing short and long-term CI strategies for the organizationDirect and facilitate the ongoing lean improvement process teams through the use of techniques such as Kaizen, 5’S, PDCA, TPM, Kanban, Policy Deployment, etc.Facilitate progress and reduce costs in terms of workflow inefficiencies and reduction of operational wasteCoordinate and lead key projects for improvement across all levels of the organizationDrive the improvement of processes and systems and implement programs that will have continuing long-term benefitsEstablish measurable operational standardsDevelop plans, schedules, and budgets to improve existing processesSupervise and direct the workflow of CI department staffProvides lean improvement orientation and on-the-job training for teammates and ensures that the responsibilities are defined and understood, and oversees the lean projectsTeach others to lead improvement efforts, including training on effective tools for successful project leadershipCoach others and coordinate workshops and team trainings, openly sharing their guidance and technical expertise and ensuring that learning resources are widely availableIdentify ongoing lean improvement training needs and assist with developing and implementing the required trainingCreate and communicate project reports to management providing visibility for lean initiativesIdentify needs relating to improvements in safety/ergonomics and assist in developing and implementing solutions to these issuesDevelop and maintain annual value stream mapping efforts, CI plans, cost reductions savings, and calendarsREQUIREMENTS:BS, BA or similar degree with an emphasis in manufacturing, or equivalent is desiredFull working knowledge of Lean Concepts (certified preferred) with demonstrated implementation and successMust be able to plan, deploy, and lead all lean activities that will produce significant cost savings through productivity, quality, waste reduction and improving business processesProven analysis and presentation skills including use of common tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointMust have demonstrated ability of leading and directing numerous Kaizen eventsMust be able to travel Domestically PREFERENCES:5+ years’ manufacturing and management experienceExperience with greenfield Lean implementation highly recommendedSix Sigma experience is a plusEXPERIENCE & SKILLS:Technical expertise – a firm understanding of process improvement techniques and experience applying these techniques to make organizational changesOrganization skills – ability to spearhead both the planning and implementation stages of multiple projects; must be organized and committed to meeting deadlinesLeadership skills – supervising others and acting as a coach inspiring other team members to give their best effort and setting the direction for many initiativesAnalytical thinking – critically evaluate individual processes and projects, then synthesize insights to arrive at a summary of overall organizational statusCommunication skills –able to speak, listen, and write well; will often hold presentations, facilitate meetings and trainings, and create reportsBasic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and to work collaboratively in a team environmentFosters positive work relationships and is a solid team playerSupports the strategic and operational direction of the business Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
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