Continuous Improvement Specialist Job at GAF Materials Corporation
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Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic GAF Business System Specialist (Continuous Improvement) to support our Gainesville, Texas, production facility. If you want to be part of a great culture, in a safety focused and diverse environment while enjoying competitive pay and benefits, this may be your next best move. GAF offers bonuses, paid time off, a generous 401k plan, paid parental leave, and many more perks.
About GAF – Gainesville, Texas
Gainesville is totally Texas and all American. It is a small, quaint town, has been voted “Most Patriotic” and is a Medal of Honor Host City. It’s located an hour from Dallas-Fort Worth, and a convenient 10 minutes away from the largest casino in the world! Gainesville is home to the Frank Buck Zoo, a bustling downtown square, and the nicest people you could ever meet. Our GAF plant recently celebrated its 15th anniversary of producing quality commercial roofing products. We’re expanding, including the addition of a new, state of the art, 400K sq. ft. warehouse facility. Our world class company is growing our commercial business, so there is no better time to join GAF.
SUMMARY
The Commercial Operations GAF Business Systems Specialist is responsible for supporting the integration of continuous improvement in plant operations.
Responsible and accountable for continuous improvement and efficiencies across the plant’s products, systems, operations and processes. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager with a dotted line to the Director GAF Production Systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid lean and/or six sigma background with the ability to coach, train and drive these projects within the plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Lead the implementation of lean principles to drive results (Safety, Quality, Customer Delivery, Cost Management) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- This is a change agent role meaning it is accountable for achieving results by implementing lean manufacturing methods through influence, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring the production and support teams (without any direct authority)
- Create a culture of continuous improvement by engaging people in improving the business Developing the site team through hands-on improvement projects combined with relevant training in all manufacturing, support, and administrative functions
- Measure and report progress to the site team and Plant Manager. Ensuring that improvement projects and training are consistent with GAF Business Systems standards and sustained over time. Advertising the plant team’s successes to upper management and ensuring credit is given at the lowest level possible in the organization
- Conduct gap assessments and ensure conformance to requirements of GAF Business Systems standards
- Develop programs for quality improvements and actively promotes Continuous Improvement
- Present, facilitates and leads assigned process improvement events (Kaizen)
- Train and develop staff competencies in basic and advanced problem solving methodologies
- Collaborate with cross-organizational manufacturing management teams to ensure appropriate participation and support
EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent of 5+ years in a leadership role in manufacturing
- Experience in implementing continuous improvements and improvement systems is a plus
- Experience in supporting logistics, supply chain and 3rd party outsourcing and application of industrial systems management (IE methods) are a plus.
- Excellent leadership, organizational and follow-up skills
- Strong problem solving, team building, planning and decision making skills.
- Driven and able to influence others through leadership, teaching, and hands-on demonstrations of Lean principles and practices.
- Able to communicate effectively through all facets of the organization.
- Positive influencing, encouraging, and motivating others to get results
- Effective presentation and group facilitation skills are required.
- Proficient in developing Google Sheets, Slides, etc.
- Knowledgeable of bills of material, inventory methods, and purchasing strategies
- Solid understanding of quality systems (data management, lab/test equipment, calibration management, sampling and test plans, nonconformance/disposition, supplier management, CAPA, auditing).
- Ability to work independently, manage through others and maintain schedules and deadlines
- Ability to travel up to 50% depending on plant assignment(s)
ADDITIONAL PERKS
- Insurance coverage plans include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, discounted childcare support & pet insurance, legal services and much more
- Our excellent 401(k) includes an employer contribution of up to 7%
- Your professional growth and development is very important to us - we offer several internal training programs, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program
- In support of working families, we offer a parental leave benefit - employees who give birth or adopt a child may be eligible for paid leave
- Other exciting benefits include wellness reimbursement program, referral program, and product rebates when roofing is purchased for an employee’s primary residence
Must have ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for GAF visa sponsorship.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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