Regional Continuous Improvement Manager- Specialty

Sherwin-Williams; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence across its regional operations. This role involves planning and executing strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and sustainability, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a solid foundation in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making impactful changes and achieving outstanding results in a supportive environment that values growth and development.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years in continuous improvement or manufacturing/engineering roles.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regional continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support projects that enhance business results.
• Coach site leadership on Lean Six Sigma tools.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Problem-Solving

Organizational Leadership

Communication Skills

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Chemistry

Advanced Technical Degree or MBA

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

SOP

Job description

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, chemistry or equivalent field

Preferred:

• Advanced Technical Degree or MBA.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 4 years continuous improvement or manufacturing/engineering/quality/technical experience.
• Throughout career has experience in the following:
  • The Sherwin-Williams Continuous Improvement System (Design, Re Design, and Process Improvement)
  • Demonstrated organizational leadership and influence.
  • Ability to apply industrial statistics.
  • Capability to convey technical & operational concepts multiple levels within organization.
  • Demonstrated communication and presentation skills to multiple levels within organization levels.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of continuous improvement tool set
  • Able to be autonomously, demonstrating strong decision-making skills, while carefully considering the business impact

Preferred:

• Experience working with Applicator, Aerosol, Adhesive, Colorant, and Architectural Paint Manufacturing

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

Preferred:

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
• Expertise of the Sherwin-Williams Continuous Improvement System (Lean, Six-Sigma, and ARC).
• Advanced expert Certification (Lean Leader, Kepner Tregoe, Master Black Belt).

Travel: 30%

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Regional Continuous Improvement Project Planning and Execution

• Plan and execute regional strategy to achieve continuous improvement goals.
• Champion OPEX Standards and ensuring continuous improvement throughout region.
• Identify and lead portfolio of strategic initiatives and projects that positively impact business results.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal or external partners to advance continuous improvement methodology and deployment.
• Propose and meet OP16 regional targets.
• Propose and meet Regional Strategic Initiative Targets (Opportunity Cost, Productivity, Hidden Factory, Capacity, Sustainability, Future of Work, etc.)
• Collaborate with regional finance to identify high value opportunities, align resources and approach to impact positive results.
• Responsible for Specialty Region’s Project Portfolio
• Lead, execute, and support continuous improvement projects that deliver business results.
• Coach site leadership and site continuous improvement leaders on effective deployment of Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Identify and develop regional talent to drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Champion Projects with high level of ambiguity.
• Guide and direct regional Black Belts, Green Belts and Champions in effective leadership, project execution and timely certifications
• Facilitate the validation of performance/financial results and long-term sustainability of the region’s continuous improvement projects.
• Facilitate monthly calls to ensure all site project leads are providing regular status updates and progressing towards project completion.

Standard Work Program Support and Execution

• Propose and meet regional standard work goals.
• Coach site leadership on effective execution of Standard Work requirements
• Certify site compliance to Standard Work program and audit sites for compliance to certifications already achieved.
• Train site teams on all aspects of Standard Work (Takt, SOP, Kaizen and 5S)
• Promote a Kaizen Culture throughout the region
• Lead and participate in Kaizen events at sites; conduct Kaizen training (including General Kaizen, SMED, Visual Factory, FMEA, 5S, etc).

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.