Continuous Improvement Leader

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems; South Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems is looking for a Continuous Improvement Leader responsible for deploying improvement projects and mentoring employees. The role involves defining and executing strategies to enhance efficiency and implement best practices across the organization.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field alongside 12 years of experience, ideally in continuous improvement. Strong skills in Lean thinking, leadership, and project management are essential.

Travel requirements are estimated at 20% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience required if no degree.
• 4–6 years of continuous improvement experience required.
• Proficiency in Lean thinking in various environments.
• Experience leading process mapping sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coach employees in Continuous Improvement.
• Define and lead Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Apply NBS standardization and share best practices globally.
• Facilitate cost savings initiative identification.

Skills

Lean thinking

Change management

Leadership

Project planning

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or relevant degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

SharePoint

PowerBI

SAP

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Leader will be responsible for leading the successful deployment of improvement projects aligned with the NBS Next initiatives. In this position the leader will engage with all levels of the International Chemical Systems (ICS) organization to teach and develop through hands‑on coaching. The position will mentor to create value through identification and elimination of waste. Successful implementation will show improvements in Nordson’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) by building a strong culture of continuous improvement built on common fundamentals, capabilities, and implementation.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, train and coach all levels of employees in fundamentals of Continuous Improvement, driving the culture of NBS Next in all functions at all levels
• Help define, execute, and lead the short and long‑term strategy for Continuous Improvement initiatives for the IC Business
• Apply NBS standardization and share best practice across IC Business globally
• Lead implementation of CI initiatives and problem‑solving projects in collaboration with various business functions to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Cost (SQDIPC), as well as commercial and engineering functions.
• Facilitate identification, quantification, and prioritization of cost savings initiatives; maintain project pipeline to support divisional savings targets
• Represent I.S. on Nordson Corporation Global Continuous Improvement Steering Committee
• Other duties as assigned

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a relevant degree is preferred; 12 years of relevant experience is required in lieu of a degree
• 4–6 years of progressive continuous improvement experience demonstrating business acumen, leadership and ability to drive results
• Proficiency in Lean thinking with application in both operations and transactional environments in a variety of situations
• Change management/transformational experience required
• Experience leading process mapping sessions via SIPOC or comparable processes
• Experience building and tracking projects with a detailed project plan

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Ability to think creatively and analytically
• Detail‑oriented, self‑starter with strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to lead initiatives working collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effective execution of concurrent projects and ability to multi‑task
• Able to influence at all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, SharePoint, PowerBI, and SAP

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office and manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

Estimated 20% domestic and international travel.

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