Process Improvement Specialist
At TheWestervelt Company, we are stewards of the land. We believe in sustainablemanagement, conservation and protection of our natural resources. We arecommitted to our core values of ensuring the safety and well-being of ouremployees, providing the highest quality products and services for ourcustomers, and developing long-lasting relationships in the communities wherewe live and work.
We aresearching for a Process Improvement Specialist for Westervelt Lumber in Moundville,AL.
The Process Improvement Specialist is an early talent development position. The person in this role will be required to successfully complete Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training and meet all certification requirements.The Process Improvement Specialist is responsible for leading and executing assigned process improvement activities & projects.Project opportunities are identified by a Continuous Improvement Steering Committee.The Process Improvement Specialist is responsible for defining the scope of a problem, gathering data to establish the baseline performance, identifying appropriate process metrics, identifying various factors that relate to outcomes, using statistical tools to perform root cause analysis, developing potential solutions to root causes and working with Process Stakeholders to implement corrective action and control plans. This position will be responsible for multiple projects at any given time.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
-Assist in identification & scoping of improvement project opportunities.
-Lead process improvement projects & teams using the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology.
-Develop & implement data collection plans and track data metrics for process improvement initiatives.
-Assist stakeholders in the development & implementation of process metrics.
-Mentor & coach others in the use & application of Lean Six Sigma tools.
-Lead & conduct Lean/Kaizen events.
-Develop, assist and utilize Lean Six Sigma Green Belts in execution of projects.
-Assist stakeholders in the implementation of selected continuous improvement projects.
-Gain proficiency and provide assistance in the utilization of statistical software and the interpretation of results.
-Achieve annual targeted project savings.
RequiredQualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in OperationsManagement, Industrial Engineering, Forestry or related disciplines relevantto manufacturing, forestry, ecological services and other company businessoperations is preferred
• 1-2 years relevant work experience
• Ability to achieve Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Affinity to work in an industrial environment
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Above average presentation skills
• Self-disciplined and motivated
• Ability to form & work with teams of varying educationbackgrounds and skill levels
• Ability to understand and utilize statistical tools
• Projectmanagement skills
• Excellentfollow-up & analytical skills
• Abilityto influence and motivate others
• Abilityto work independently

Thebase salary range for this position is $61,000 - $91,500. Actual base salary is based on the experience and qualifications of theselected candidate.
EqualOpportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/SexualOrientation
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