Continuous Improvement Specialist- Contract
About the role
Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 35 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building a better foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Summary
The Continuous Improvement Specialist is a member of the distribution team that drives operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives. He/she will analyze DC processes and make suggestions on areas of improvement. Working with DC management teams, will drive implementation and sustain improvements. The position is based in Woodbridge, Ont and will require frequent travel (about 40%). The Continuous Improvement Specialist will report directly to the Manager of Distribution.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste, and cost reduction.
- Planning, facilitating and executing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
- Creating a culture of improvement by encouraging suggestions and implementing improvements.
- Ensure DCs deliver world class customer service through operational excellence
- Drive constant improvement in the distribution process
- Ownership of change initiatives from evolution through to project delivery
- Work closely with DCs to provide them with the necessary tools required to operate efficiently and to grow the business profitably
- Create and maintain the foundation for standard work for business processes
- Develop and maintain training materials for processes
- Develop and maintain SOP’s for operational processes
- Complete post implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery and sustainability.
- Conduct all business in accordance with Company policy and procedures
- Ensure that DCs maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Company policies and procedures
Experience & Skills
- Requires a minimum 10 year’s experience in a Distribution environment
- Minimum 5 years work experience in a Distribution continuous improvement environment. i.e. WMS, automation, DC processes, project management
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S.
- Experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices
- Experience in successfully implementing changes in an organization
- Strong communication, active listening and influencing skills
- Proven ability to embrace and encourage teamwork
- Ability to create and implement new directions in an effort to lead the region to achieve its full potential
- Possess effective planning, organizing and delegating skills
Education
- University degree or college diploma
About Westlake Corporation
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. We provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from packaging and healthcare products to automotive and consumer goods to building and construction products.
Employing approximately 16,000 people, Westlake operates worldwide.
Continuous Improvement Specialist- Contract
About the role
Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 35 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building a better foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Summary
The Continuous Improvement Specialist is a member of the distribution team that drives operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives. He/she will analyze DC processes and make suggestions on areas of improvement. Working with DC management teams, will drive implementation and sustain improvements. The position is based in Woodbridge, Ont and will require frequent travel (about 40%). The Continuous Improvement Specialist will report directly to the Manager of Distribution.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste, and cost reduction.
- Planning, facilitating and executing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
- Creating a culture of improvement by encouraging suggestions and implementing improvements.
- Ensure DCs deliver world class customer service through operational excellence
- Drive constant improvement in the distribution process
- Ownership of change initiatives from evolution through to project delivery
- Work closely with DCs to provide them with the necessary tools required to operate efficiently and to grow the business profitably
- Create and maintain the foundation for standard work for business processes
- Develop and maintain training materials for processes
- Develop and maintain SOP’s for operational processes
- Complete post implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery and sustainability.
- Conduct all business in accordance with Company policy and procedures
- Ensure that DCs maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Company policies and procedures
Experience & Skills
- Requires a minimum 10 year’s experience in a Distribution environment
- Minimum 5 years work experience in a Distribution continuous improvement environment. i.e. WMS, automation, DC processes, project management
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S.
- Experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices
- Experience in successfully implementing changes in an organization
- Strong communication, active listening and influencing skills
- Proven ability to embrace and encourage teamwork
- Ability to create and implement new directions in an effort to lead the region to achieve its full potential
- Possess effective planning, organizing and delegating skills
Education
- University degree or college diploma
About Westlake Corporation
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. We provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from packaging and healthcare products to automotive and consumer goods to building and construction products.
Employing approximately 16,000 people, Westlake operates worldwide.