Associate Director of Productivity

Job Overview:

This position works with senior management to ensure the strategic implementation and financial goal attainment of continuous improvement (Six Sigma or Lean) and Cost Reduction initiatives.

Scope:

This position leads Productivity efforts for the West Region, including personally leading large and complex Productivity improvement projects as well as managing a small team of Productivity Specialists. This position will also:

• Lead projects/events using a variety of Productivity tools resulting in significant operating profit improvement.
• Provides consultative advice within a specific functional or business area.
• Communicates and exhibits action and compelling need for change.
• Standardizes best practice problem-solving approaches.
• Enforces process discipline.
• Responsible for Key Performance Indicators and Regional reporting.

Reporting Relationships:

This position will report to the Director of Productivity for the West Region. This position will have 3-4 direct reports but is required to work alongside and successfully influence others without having direct personnel management responsibilities. Will also act as an internal consultant to other Productivity professionals and their project teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accountable for Annual Region Cost Savings Target
• Application of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools as Project Lead
• Ensures Lean and Six Sigma activities are aligned with region strategies and activities
• Works with assigned client groups in developing project ideas and chartering projects
• Executes