Process Improvement Project Manager

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement and track progress of continuous and process improvement projects. Audit and assess as necessary.

Leads improvement initiatives across AMER Materials and Manufacturing Planning organization to improve On Time delivery and Inventory results.

Work cross functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Operations, Master Data Management, Engineering, IT and Quality groups to improve internal processes related to the Purchasing and Planning organizations.

Review current Buyer, Planner, Master Scheduler processes and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency across all AMER plants.

Work with Purchasing and Planning to understand current pain-point problems with current processes and drive solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Ensures that standard work and other required process documentation is complete and current.

Builds relationships with business stakeholders that facilitate the realization of strategic and financial value.

Work with the IT team to request and implement system process and reporting enhancements.

Lead process improvement and sustaining training sessions to ensure team and stakeholders understand processes.

Lead necessary analyses and drive necessary automation developments directly and or with IT support, as needed.

Reporting, analytics, and metric development when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain Management or related field; Business, Process Engineering or similar field of study, and/or equivalent work experience can be in lieu of degree

Lean Six Sigma training/certification knowledge required, Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

3-5 years of experience in process or continuous improvement or minimum of 3 years in supply chain operations

Engineering experience a plus

Strong analytical skills; including Excel or Minitab

A strong business acumen

Ability to work within a matrix management environment

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively

Project Management Skills - ability to organize and schedule people and tasks

Highly organized and can multi-task

Experience using Analytic and Reporting tools; can include Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet, AppSheet, etc.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Project Management training or certification a plus

Power BI experience

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

25% or less

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

High-Performance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

Own It

Act With Urgency

Foster a Customer-First Mindset

Think Big and Execute

Lead by Example

Drive Continuous Improvement

Learn and Seek Out Development

Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.