Job Title: Operational Excellence Leader
Why consider a career at MLC?
Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
Safety and sustainability are top priorities
Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
Great development and advancement opportunities
Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!
About the Job
This role involves overseeing the Operational Excellence program at the Ste. Genevieve, MO site to enhance processes and financial outcomes in line with MLC’s goals.
Facilitate /lead/direct improvement projects.
Coach and mentor project leaders and managers in change management competencies and strategies.
Work with Operational Excellence Leader for the Regional locations to provide Company Standards consistent with all MLC sites.
Support planning that defines program scope and content.
Identify improvement opportunities and assist organization in prioritization of effort.
Promote effective use of contemporary problem-solving tools and industry best practices.
Support plant and functional leaders in deployment of Operational Excellence programs within the Ste Genevieve, MO location of MLC.
Train and develop employees in problem solving methods and techniques.
Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities, as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science (or equivalent experience with a technical degree).
Experience : 5 or more years related operational excellence experience in a top-notch manufacturing and/or service environment. Strong coaching, training, and facilitating experience along with history of developing high performance teams.
Abilities : Analytical capabilities with relevant experience in financial and general business background.
Certifications : Certification in Lean or Six Sigma methodology is highly desired.
Knowledge : Must be intimately familiar with continuous improvement philosophy, terminology, and tools application.
The Fine Print
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit www.mlc.com .