Job description

Opportunity Summary: The Operational Excellence System Leader role is designed to coach and guide the implementation of the Operational Excellence System (OES) which is a Lean Six Sigma deployment into the WestRock organization. This role is the direct conduit between the tactical/operational and strategic initiatives in the organization. This position requires a leader that can facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Align with strategic objectives for the Division/Region/Plant and Execute OES to accomplish them.
• Responsible for the deployment and ongoing sustainment of the OES Pillar system across the division.
• Responsible for the training/coaching of Operational Excellence Leaders at the local plant level.
• Execute LSS projects to meet division savings goals.
• Focus on driving improvements in revenue and driving cost out of the business through more effective processes, elimination of non-value added or duplicate efforts, waste, and other related defects in the process.
• Perform education to pillar teams and steering committee.
• Train teams to utilize lean six sigma tools and methodology.
• Provide and share foundational best practices.
• Ensure alignment to the system across plants.
• Execute LSS Belt projects to deliver hard cost savings.
• Coach and assist plants in their Zero Loss Thinking and Analysis
• Ensure plants are prepared for the launch of the OES implementations.
• Perform audits and assessments for the evaluation of OE Coach and assist plants in their Zero Loss.
• Identify training needs/gaps prior to and during the implementation.
• Raising issues that need addressed.
• Coach/mentor belts and CI pillar teams to achieve savings goals.
• Execute LSS Projects to meet division savings objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent manufacturing work experience required
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement experience
• Preferred similar experience in Lean Operating Systems
• Prefer leadership of deployment of Lean Operating Systems
• Operational Excellence System Pillar training provided
• Divisional Data system (Plant Floor, Radius, KIWI, AS 400, etc.) training provided
• Lean Six Sigma Project Library training provided
• Continuous Improvement or Lean Six Sigma experienced preferred. Yellow or Green Belt certification desired
• Coaching and communications skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Professional maturity – work with all levels

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Raleigh, NC 27615: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Lean Six Sigma: 5 years (Required)
• Continuous improvement: 5 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Project management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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