Continuous Improvement Manager

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For more than 120 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play. With almost 7,000 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, and efficiency. We are big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you are not just a number. You will work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future.
USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us.
Role & Responsibilities:

• This Master Black Belt will be dedicated to the LSS manufacturing and other USG initiative working with the plants and HQ as needed.
• Effectively leads Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement projects across all functional areas. The Master Black Belt is an "in house" expert for disseminating knowledge, project identification, and training/coaching for Black Belts, Green Belts, and the Continuous Improvement leaders. Master Black Belts take a leadership role in the larger, more complex Lean Six Sigma program initiatives.
• Master Black Belts serve as subject matter experts in the methodology and discipline of Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement Management System (Lean Management), Reflection, Gemba and responsible to train, coach, and mentor other Black Belts, Green Belts and CI leaders. This includes identifying and recruiting potential CI Belts for all ranks, participating in gate reviews, CI assessments, consulting on project implementations, and managing changes within the larger LSS organization. Incumbent performs these services as needed across all functional areas to solve problems and replicate successful solutions.
• Incumbent must be goal-directed, persistent and driven to achieve positive results. Is a positive influence on others and deals well with setbacks. Identifies integration issues, removes barriers, and tracks project status in order to obtain desired results.
• Incumbent must stretch and grow personally in this role as they respond to new situations. Sets priorities well and is able to distinguish between essential and non-essential tasks to maintain high levels of project cycle times.
• Must be able to coach plant CI leaders and plant leadership on Continuous Improvement Management systems and problem solving.
  • By guiding people to view their work-to see-as lean thinkers and take ownership of improvement-to ask why-as lean practitioners, the coach inspires them to do their best work and still strive to do better. Simultaneously, the coach shares lean tools and techniques that their client can use to improve their work process.
  • Leverage internal Calzonetti coaching methods and guidance using SMART criteria.
  • Understand DISC styles and team leaders need to understand personalities to create a high performing team.
  • Coach and encourage others to use team accelerator to accomplish their goals.
  • Comfortable coaching and influencing plant leaders.
  • Fluent in basic problem solving, root cause and other methodologies.
  • Communicate using trip reports and other data to effectively show your work.

• Position is located in the field and can work from home or plant location.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Education

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.

Certification Requirements

• Must successfully complete the USG Lean Six Sigma Certification process for Black Belts and Master Black Belt.

Years of Experience

• Minimum of two years experience as a manager in manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution or ten years in some other supervisory capacity. Must have been certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Mastery of Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Strong mathematical and statistical analysis skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to lead projects across all functional areas.
• 50% travel required.

Preferred Skills

• Strong business orientation and financial analysis skills.
• IT competency in Microsoft Office programs, Minitab, and Quality Companion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to persuade groups or individuals to take a certain course of action. Excellent time management and project management skills to keep focused on the goals of the project.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
Applications will be taken through May 3, 2024.
USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.
Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today.
EOE including disability/veteran
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