Continuous Improvement Specialist

PPG Industries, Inc
United States, Texas, Gainesville
3333 Interstate 35 (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2024
As the Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will lead the development and deployment of CI initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for setting goals in alignment with business strategy, overseeing key projects, and driving improvements in manufacturing processes through the use of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies. You will work closely with leaders, engineers, and operators to mentor and coach CI practices while ensuring best practices are followed across all departments. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deploy CI plans, aligning KPIs with business strategy. Lead and deliver CI projects, managing scope, prioritization, and tracking results. Coach and mentor teams on CI methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S). Conduct LSS assessments, create action plans, and ensure execution. Train operators to improve manufacturing efficiencies using CI tools. Collaborate with Quality Assurance to optimize processes. Partner with leadership to plan long-term operator skills development. Maintain a strong shop floor presence and ensure adherence to safety standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement in a chemical, food, or manufacturing environment. Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma. Willingness to travel up to 50% regionally. 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. About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.