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onate and agile leader, who strives to deliver superior value to our internal and external customers every day. This hand-on position requires dynamic leadership , excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, a solid command of key Lean tools as well as a compelling initiative to see the organization succeed.
Responsibilities
Partner with site leadership team to develop and implement the plan for continuous improvement within the overall framework of our Lean Operating System and deployment roadmap
Apply Structured Problem Solving and/or Value Stream Mapping to facilitate and lead groups through analysis, improvement planning and implementation
Improve/install tiered visual and daily management reporting systems to enable effective management of factory
Charter, plan and Facilitate kaizen events to drive immediate, sustainable improvements on the shop floor
Analyze and improve transaction-based processes to identify sources of waste and productivity improvements for increased efficiency and cost savings
Deliver formal and informal training on key Lean and CI tools including Daily Management, Problem Solving, 6S, Setup reduction, Kanban, OEE, line efficiency
Coaching, building and growing skills and capabilities of others in Lean methods and Continuous improvement
Challenge current thinking to drive higher level of sustainable results
Demonstrate Knowledge sharing (leading practices, bench marking) from across Waters and outside of organization
Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity) that is tied to company objectives
Qualifications
10 + Years progressive experience in manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred
A passion for Continuous Improvement
A track record of sustainable results
Prior knowledge and practical experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting with a strong focus in Lean Manufacturing operations
Experience with tools including, SMED, 6S, Visual Management, Daily Management, standard work, etc. preferred
Lean/Six-Sigma Green or Black Belt certification or equivalent qualification preferred
Strong leadership skills, self-directed and the ability to make independent decisions; Bias towards action
Capable of positively influencing people at all levels in the organization
Competent in the use of advanced statistical and six-sigma techniques preferred
PMP certification or equivalent project management training and experience preferred
Experience with Visio and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and drive improvements
Strong facilitation and coaching skills #LI-CB1
Company Description
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.
Key Words
#Continuous Improvement