C2508 – Process Improvement Manager

The Bama Companies, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bama Companies, Inc. in Tulsa, OK seeks a Process Improvement Manager to lead process improvement projects using the PDSA methodology.

You will collaborate with all Tulsa plants to share learnings and best practices, drive strategy, and engage team members through teaching, leading, and celebrating successes. Requirements include 3–5 years in a fast-paced environment, data analysis skills, knowledge of production processes, and experience with Six Sigma tools such as Minitab and DMAIC.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and affect change.
• Knowledge of plant safety and quality requirements.
• Experience with Six Sigma tools and Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive process improvement projects using PDSA.
• Collaborate with Tulsa plants to share learnings and best practices.
• Engage team members through teaching and facilitation.
• Drive strategy and alignment around key improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Minitab

Visio

Business Objects

WinSPC

Job description

C2508 – Process Improvement Manager

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Employment Type: Full Time

Description:

Process Improvement Business Execution Manager

• The Process Improvement Business Execution Manager is accountable for leading and driving process improvements projects using the PDSA methodology, as well as collaborating with all Tulsa plants to share learning's and best practices.
• This position drives and executes strategy, focus and alignment around key improvement initiatives.
• The Process Improvement Manager plays a critical role in engaging all Bama team members in process improvement projects.
• This will be accomplished through developing relationships, teaching process improvement skills and tools, leading and facilitating teams, and celebrating successes.
• This position demonstrates characteristics that include the mindset of ownership and accountability, knowledge of production processes, an intrinsic drive/need to help develop people, and deep knowledge of continuous process improvement tools and methodologies as learned through the Six Sigma process.
• This position reports to the Plant Manager with a dotted line to the Director of Business Execution

Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of increasing responsibility and experience in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, interpret results, and affect change, often requiring advanced mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, interpret results, and affect change, often requiring advanced mathematical calculations.
• Working knowledge of plant safety and quality requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of production processes.
• Excellent team facilitation and leadership skills.
• Mastered utilization of Minitab, Business Objects, Visio, Bama's web based applications

Preferred:

• 3-7 years in a project management role, with demonstrated excellence in project management & organizational skills
• Possess the appropriate educational experience or job related experience to perform the role
• Bachelor's degree in business, math, quality, or related field preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, must complete Black Belt Training and Certification Test
• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and positive results in the use of Deming and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC and DFSS)
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of Statistics (SPC, ANOVA, Hypothesis Testing, etc.) and statistics software (WinSPC, Minitab, Business Objects, etc.)

Bama is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.