Position: Senior Operational Excellence Lead

Primary Location: Home based Unitied States or Canada

Shift: Salaried - Monday to Friday, overtime as required

Reports to: Director of Business Operational Excellence

Compensation: USD $145,000- 155,000+ Bonus + Benefits (salaried, exempt)

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Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.

About this Role and About You

The Senior Operational Excellence Lead is key to fostering and driving a culture of sustainable change through the use of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma. They will be a consultant to all areas of the business to coach and train on the implementation tools to identify and solve business, operational, and manufacturing problems and opportunities. As an influential leader, the Senior Operational Excellence Lead will support productivity champions, Green Belts, Black Belts, and other leaders to drive a Transformational Change mindset.

Qualifications

* Engineering or science degree from an accredited university

* Minimum 10 years demonstrated experience in Change Management, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence with a minimum of 5 years people management experience

* Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred

* Demonstrated success in leading cross functional teams

* Demonstrated success in driving accountability

* Effective change agent

* Strong organization skills and attention to detail

* Strong written and verbal communication skills with project managers, procurement, vendors/contractors, and leadership

* Very high proficiency in utilizing applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, SAP, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Minitab

* Travel required: Up to 50%

Requirement

This role is home based, but the ideal candidate must live near a major international airport and be able to travel 50% of the time for business purposes throughout the US and Canada.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence Improvement Projects

* Lead complex cross-organization and cross-functional Black Belt Projects through the application of Lean Six Sigma and Project Management tools as required

* Lead, facilitate, and coach others on Kaizens or other Lean Improvement events as required

* Actively partner and collaborate with business areas to identify potential continuous improvement projects and productivity savings projects with data anlaysis and other LSS tools

* 50%

Operational Excellence Processes

* Contribute to updating and driving the Operational Excellence Road Map that aligns with all businesses

* Identify best continuous improvement tools and methodologies including Lean Six Sigma and develop and apply those tools to Chemtrade. Collaborate with business areas to implement and sustasin these tools.

* Contribute and drive standardization and structure into performance indicators through the different business areas.

* Partner with Business Areas to leadand foster cultural change of continuous improvement mindset by reducing waste and variation

* Contribute to an environment where all employees have increased opportunities to contribute to the success of the business through Continous Improvement Efforts

* Identify, mentor, and nurture future Green Belt and Black Belt prospects 20%

Operational Excellence Training and Coaching

* Develop and deliver training modules for Green Belt Certification and support Green Belt Candidates through to certification level

* Develop and deliver training modules for Leadership Team, Plant Management, Maintenance and Operations Management, Process Engineers, etc. such as Intro to Lean, A3 Problem Solving, Kaizen, 6S WorkPlace Organization, Root Cause Analysis, etc.

* Provide guidance and mentorship to Green Belts and Green Belt Candidates to successfully complete improvement projects

* Coach departments at all levels (from operator level to senior leadership level) on proper use of the tools 20%

Member of the Business & Operational Excellence Leadership Team

* Be an influenctial leader to drive a culture of continuous improvement with the use of lean six sigma tools

* Collaborate with other departmental members to drive improvements within the department

* Partner with businesses to facilitate

* Be a change leader for the entire Engineering and BOE team 5%

Other Duties as assigned 5%

What Chemtrade Offers You

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.

We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management. Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

We recognize the immense value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) in fostering an including and supportive work environment. Our ERG's serve as vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives.

We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation and fuels our success as an organization. By encouraging the formation of ERG's, we aim to create a workplace where all individual feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and contribute their diverse talents and ideas. Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of it's employees.

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