The Opportunity
The Performance Excellence System Leader role is designed to coach and guide the implementation of the Performance Excellence System (PES) which is a Lean Six Sigma deployment into a WestRock facility. This role is the direct conduit between the tactical/operational and strategic initiatives in the organization. Key to success in this position is the ability to work within and across the plant at all levels creating value and buy-in as the key change facilitator for the Performance Excellence System deployment. This position will be focused on driving improvements in revenue and driving cost out of the business through more effective processes, elimination of non-value added or duplicate efforts, waste and other related defects in the process. This role supports the Dallas, TX and Greenville, TX facilities.
How you will impact WestRock:
Align with strategic objectives for the Division/Region/Plant and Execute PES to accomplish them
Perform education to pillar teams and steering committee
Train teams to utilize lean six sigma tools and methodology
Serve as site PES implementation and sustainment leader
Provide and share foundational best-practices
Ensure that process changes become part of the DMS (Daily Management System)
Work with Regional Practitioners to ensure alignment to the system across plants
Coach/mentor belts and CI pillar teams to achieve savings goals
Execute LSS Belt projects to deliver hard cost savings
Coach and assist plant in their Zero Loss Thinking and Analysis
Provide education on the pillars as necessary
Provide on-site coaching to the individuals/teams as necessary
Perform audits and assessments for the evaluation of PES results and consistency across the plant and work with Practitioners to ensure consistency across division
Identify training needs/gaps prior to and during the implementation.
Assist in the alignment of key resources to include engineering and other resources to ensure that we are working on the right priorities
Develop, track and report local progress for the facility
What you need to succeed:
Coaching and communications skills
Lead by effectively Influencing, engaging and empowering others
4 Year degree required, Engineering Preferred
Performance Excellence System Pillar training provided
Strong continuous improvement experience required; Lean Six Sigma Belt Training/Certification (Green/Black Belt) certification preferred
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement experience
Preferred similar experience in Lean Based Operating Systems
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.