WCM Continuous Improvement ManagerSaint-Gobain

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

Being a Global company with a legacy dating back to 360 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths. We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

Saint-Gobain ADFORS is recognized as the leader in reinforcement technical textile thanks to our expertise built over the past 80 years. We offer glass fiber materials and a complete range of textiles and coating technologies.

Our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration.

Effectively manage the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program in at the site, driving the Saint-Gobain WCM methodology across our manufacturing organization. Responsible for ensuring plant manager and departments achieve the WCM objectives (savings, KPI improvement and awards) defined by the business through execution, coaching, auditing, training and project leadership at the sites.

Coordinate with plant manager and leadership team to identify opportunities for improvement of the sites strategic KPIs. Effectively support the assigned sites in all aspects of Saint-Gobain World Class Manufacturing to ensure operational targets are achieved. Responsibilities associated with this role include:

• Deliver significant operational improvement and financial benefit across assigned manufacturing organization.
• Align World Class Manufacturing initiatives, projects and priorities.
• Act as change agent to instill the WCM methodology throughout the organization.
• Train, coach and develop project and pillar leaders as well as the Plant Steering Committee members on the WCM methodology.
• Provide execution, leadership and coordination for major projects.
• Expert problem-solving resource for Black Belts and Green Belts to offer technical or professional expertise.
• Collaborate with the peers in other businesses and regions to share best practices.
• Integrate best practices into WCM routines.
• Lead WCM projects as needed to support the plants and develop project leaders.
• Partner with WCM leaders at the sites to develop, install and monitor a business process management system, including measurement tracking, reporting of implementation progress.
• Offer technical expertise and guidance in project reviews.
• Ensure open communication throughout all levels of the organization.

Pay Transparency

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $89,500 to $138,500 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

• Bachelor degree required / Master degree preferred
• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years' experience in WCM Methodology; preferred candidate has coached a plant to bronze status
• A thorough understanding of business (manufacturing, marketing, customer service and finance)
• Thorough understanding of the manufacturing process and operations strategy
• Demonstrated project management and project leadership success
• Experience using problem solving tools and techniques.
• Subject matter expertise in the various principles and practices of WCM such as Focused Improvement/Practical Problem Solving, TPM (Autonomous Maintenance, Professional Maintenance, Early Equipment Management), Quality and Process Control, and other Continuous Improvement principles (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Proven track record of project development and management. Must be able to manage multiple projects.
• Experienced in analyzing and presenting data in graphical and other forms.
• Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills and overall ability to share and inspire others to drive a continuous improvement culture
• Ability to develop and give presentations to various levels throughout the organization.