Project Director - Continuous Improvement - Henkel - Hartford

Job description
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a worldwide leader in bonding, sealing and surface treatments - thanks to our ambitious people. We create unique value for our clients and our technologies can be found in many objects touching our lives every day. Our success is built on constant innovation and people who strive for excellence. Working at Henkel is much more than just a job. It’s a passion. Have you got what it takes?

Supported by the Vice President of Lean Americas the holder will be required to grow the Lean culture at new and existing sits by coaching and mentoring staff at all levels at the facility. The Director is require to identify/quantify operational improvements by working with the production, logistics and site based quality teams. Working in the project teams for all projects through conceptual phase to implementation of the lean culture is required.


What we offer (Job Duties):
Lead the implementation of Lean and continuous improvement throughout the NA region.
Install the lean principles and concepts during the creation of new facilities and improvement of existing facilities in the region.
Facilitate 2-5 day rapid process improvement workouts (Kaizen events/Lean Campus/ VSM) targeting specific improvement opportunities.
The job holder will coach/manage Six Sigma projects and Lean projects in the Area of supply chain, promoting the Lean principles to instil a culture continuous improvement.
The job holder will be required to develop people within the facility to increase the organisation’s operational competencies and skills. Provide coaching and support on green belt training through the region.

Desired Skills and Experience
Who we are looking for
Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering.
Six Sigma & Lean training.
10+ years experience as a manager, leader of staff and teams.
3-5 years experience in Chemicals.
International experience necessary.

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