Continuous Improvement and Training Leader

Background & Purpose of the Job

The CI&T Leader is a dynamic change agent who connects various areas and processes to align site improvement efforts. As a key member of the Manufacturing Excellence team, the CI&T Leader plays a crucial role in implementing the continuous improvement program. This role requires strong communication, negotiation, and resilience skills to resolve conflicts and overcome resistance to change.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, plan, delegate, and perform operational activities (both technical and managerial) regarding strategic programs:
  • UMS (Unilever Manufacturing System) program.
  • Training System & Designated Trainers program
  • 5S’s & housekeeping (For improvement of basic conditions)
  • R2S Performance Improvement program
• Manage, monitor and report progress towards meeting CI&T programs objectives
• Manage systems associated with all critical data collection needs (production, training, etc.).
• Report progress towards meeting programs objectives to program leaders and other team members by developing and tracking project milestones.
• Contribute to the Net productivity initiative by leading savings projects with specific targets.

Challenges

• Leading a cultural shift towards consistent and sustainable performance.
• Identifying gaps and opportunities within existing processes through a methodological approach.
• Supporting the Factory Operating System and associated processes.
• Ensuring resources are available for CI&T program projects or activities.
• Planning, coordinating, and training activities in multiple areas of responsibility.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Skills & Competencies

• Qualifications: Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering Education with significant experience in Training and Focused Improvement Processes.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, training and safety.
• Skills: Analytical thinking, problem-solving, influencing, strong observation and auditing, team player, critical thinker.
• Specific Training: Continuous Improvement methodology preferred (TPM / WCM / Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt).
• Experience: Union factory experience preferred.

General Skills

• Demonstrated capability to manage factory relationships.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and factory database administration (e.g., Informance).
• Capable to learn and use new digital tools and systems to be used to leverage CI&T programs deployment.
• Capable of delivering and implementing factory change.
• Skilled in the development, delivery, and assessment of training needs.
• Capable of implementing and managing continuous improvement methodology tools.

Abilities

• Problem Solving: Strong ability to gather and analyze data, interpret it, and transpose it into usable information.
• Computer Skills: Excellent computer and analytical skills, proficient in software like Informance, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, CMMS, and Visio.
• Communications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting data, reports, and information to all levels of the organization.
• Leadership: Change management skills, able to motivate to action.
• Team Commitment: Encourages and supports teamwork to accomplish work.

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, effective interaction with all organizational levels, ability to resolve conflict, and lead teams and projects.

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