The ELS Project Leader is the Lean/Six Sigma expert who uses the tools of Lean/Six Sigma to find opportunities to improve business results.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Analyze manufacturing and supply chain processes to identify activities that will eliminate non-value added activities.

• Create and/or improve processes that add more value to our customers.

• Independently implement projects and sustain results using Lean and Six Sigma tools and methods.

• Track and regularly report on key production and continuous improvement metrics.

• Be a change agent.

• Challenge old ways of doing business and implement breakthrough improvements.

• Identify and remove organizational barriers to continuous improvement processes.

• Motivate others to accept process changes and encourage ownership and accountability.

• Share best practices across business units, production sites, and support functions.

• Develop in-depth understanding of Avery Dennison’ s ELS philosophy and methods. Demonstrate through successful training and certification in these areas.

• Train and educate others in the organization on Lean/ Six Sigma principles.

• Coordinate, facilitate, manage and document continuous improvement activities and results. 

• Capable of presenting projects and results to all levels of management.    

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a technical field)

• Ability to be self-driven and lead projects with little supervision

• 2+ years technical and/or manufacturing experience.

• Demonstrated experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma. Green Belt level certification/training with relevant project experience is preferred.

• Solid understanding of business metrics and customer value.

• Proven leadership skills: able to coach, influence, and motivate others.

• High energy, passion for excellence, bias for action. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and sustain change.

• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present complex topics in a concise manner.

• Effective interpersonal skills dealing with people at various levels and in a variety of functions.

• Strong quantitative and analytical capability. A background in statistical methods is a plus.

• Strong knowledge and ability to use lean and six sigma tools

• Ability to define problems, document the current state, analyze data to draw conclusions, and implement solutions

NOTE:  A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

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