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Senior Lean Practitioner

Location: 

Tuscumbia, AL, US, 35674

Requisition ID:  6931

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

The Senior Lean Practitioner will be responsible for solving moderately complex problems that require deep knowledge about their function, Lean principles, Lean methodologies and the organization. They will work independently with little supervision, providing Lean leadership throughout the organization and mentorship to more junior employees while delivering continuously improving business results.

 

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solution opportunities for continuous improvement
- Teach, support and facilitate kaizen thinking and kaikaku events - Develop and execute lean strategies to streamline processes and eliminate waste
- Assist with data analysis for the development of strategic deployment action plans
- Conduct training sessions on lean principles and methodologies to all levels of the organization
- Perpetuate and advance comprehension and utilization of the Building Envelope Operating System measured through sustainability
                                                     
Job Tasks:
- Support the development and execution of lean initiatives to drive business efficiencies and results
- Conduct data analysis to identify process improvement opportunities and root cause solutions
- Lead teams and individuals through kaikaku improvement projects throughout the organization
- Develop and deliver training programs and standard work promoting lean methodologies, thinking and application

- Strong understanding of Lean principles and TPS practices (including PDCA Continuous Improvement, 8 wastes, KanBan, Kaikaku, and Kaizen methodologies)
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, facilitate and lead kaikaku projects - Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong individual contributor, effective influential leader with tangible results
- Microsoft Office Suite ~ Google Suite / Workspace Applications

 

Qualifications:

- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience

 

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Travel as required; up to 65%

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YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.


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