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OLDCASTLE APG, INC. Continuous Improvement Specialist (OPL) - Tacoma, WA - 495343 in Tacoma, Washington
Job ID: 495343 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard and Echelon hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living and MoistureShield fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete and Amerimix packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials. Job Summary Oldcastle APG's Operations Performance Team's goal is to convert APG into a world class manufacturing operation, driving operational improvement and employee engagement. The Continuous Improvement Specialist is an integral role that supports all operations performance initiatives at the company level to maximize efficiency. You will work closely with various local and national teams to identify areas of improvement, establish goals, develop and implement action plans, as well as lead the implementation of new processes and technologies. The OPL is a full-time hands-on, dedicated influencer, focused on delivering Oldcastle's Operations Performance System (OPS) and driving improvements across sites at each company. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are data driven, able to formulate and execute plans, provide positive influence, coach Site Managers, work well in a group environment and passionate about continuous improvement. Job Description
- Lead and support a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization
- Leverage reporting tools to continually monitor performance, identify gaps and put action plans in place to improve. Work directly with site leadership to execute plans
- Collaborate with site leaders, operators, and other stakeholders to implement and monitor OPS tools at local companies across initiatives such as Vorne, Maintenance Connection, Machine Health Monitoring and other tools to be developed
- Lead cross-functional teams in the implementation of process improvements
- Support OPS network by sharing best practices and providing updates through OPS connectivity events
- Liaison between Operations Performance Team and own company sites, responsible for troubleshooting issues / communicating changes
- Training:
- Provide OPS orientation, training and coaching to site leadership as required
- Lead training sessions on OPS tools and best practices
- Attend and contribute to OPS meeting and conferences
- Coach site on developing SOPs
- Drive additional operations improvements projects locally including - but not limited to:
- Problem solving local production / equipment challenges
- Support capital improvement projects
- Streamline site(s) processes - analyze each site, define the bottlenecks for each production line, build and execute a plan with the site to increase production efficiency
- Implement future OPS solutions yet to be developed
- Conduct frequent site visits and support continuous improvement efforts by enforcing the 5 Fundamentals through leading by example, conducting audits and supporting action item execution
- Assist sites in maintaining their maintenance program by supporting their 52-week maintenance program utilizing tools such as Maintenance Connection (CMMS) and Machine Health Monitoring
- Monitor process changes and adjust as needed to ensure desired outcomes are achieved
- Identify and resolve issues or obstacles that may impede project success
- Other duties may be assigned as needed