What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Six Sigma Engineer position at PPG Industries, Inc?
As the Lean Six Sigma Engineer, you will use LSS methods and techniques to improve repeatable processes, ensuring the delivery of important goals. You will report to the Plant Manager. Do you want to lead change with the capability for advancement? If so, read on!
Key Responsibilities
- Operations and maintenance standard work process implementation
- Post implementation coach for standard work process teams
- Train team members on Lean Six Sigma processes and guide capability improvement.
- Steward of the site 3-5-year site improvement plan (SIP)
- Facilitate annual Value Stream Map activity to identify gaps between current state and SIP
- Develop improvement plans and measure the impact to organizational performance and structure
- Ensure all improvement activities connect to business technology plan (BTP)
- Continuous Improvement leader for the site
- Engage with plant floor and operations associates
- Oversee improvement cycle - preparation, facilitation, implementation, sustainment, performance tracking of JDI, PDCA, Kaizen and DMAIC events
- Owner of monthly plant continuous improvement metrics - performance, financial performance, and cultural transformation
- Participate in regional LSS/Continuous Improvement community collaboration session monthly
- Advocate and ensure adoption of CI software and tracking tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or process-driven field, Master's degree preferred
- 8 years' of working experience, including operational role (e.g., plant or operations management)
- Minimum LSS Green Belt certification, Black Belt certification preferred
The base salary range for this position is 105K-115K annually.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. Pay Transparency poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
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