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GAF Continuous Improvement Specialist in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job Description:
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Summary
The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for supporting the integration of continuous improvement in the plant operations at a large-scale residential roofing manufacturing facility. 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. 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
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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, facilitate and lead 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.
Under This Roof, We Require
A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, or the equivalent of 5+ years in a leadership role in manufacturing
Effective presentation and group facilitation skills
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Experience in implementing continuous improvements and improvement systems
Experience in supporting logistics, supply chain and 3rd party outsourcing and application of industrial systems management (IE methods)
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
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
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
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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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.