Job Description:
Unleash your process improvement prowess and be a catalyst for change in our organization. We're seeking a visionary Process Improvement Manager to spearhead improvement initiatives, revolutionize our operational efficiency, and exceed customer expectations. In this pivotal role, you'll lead transformational improvement initiatives, driving impactful projects across our chemicals segment to streamline operations, accelerate growth, and delight our customers, positioning us as leaders in the industry. Harness your proactive and adaptable nature to seamlessly manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring flawless execution, timely delivery, and alignment with our organizational goals. Step into a role where your ideas and initiatives have the power to shape our organization's future and drive tangible results.
Principle Duties:
- Lead and manage improvement projects across the chemicals segment, from inception to completion. This involves identifying opportunities for enhancement, defining project scope, and ensuring successful execution.
- Engage with stakeholders across various departments to understand their needs, gather requirements, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Foster productive relationships to drive collaboration and buy-in throughout the project lifecycle.
- Create comprehensive project plans that outline key milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements. Continuously monitor and adjust plans to mitigate risks and optimize project execution.
- Coordinate project activities, including task assignments, progress tracking, and issue resolution. Facilitate communication and collaboration among project team members to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
- Organize and lead regular project status meetings to provide updates on project progress, discuss challenges, and solicit feedback from stakeholders. Communicate effectively to keep all relevant parties informed and engaged.
- Monitor project progress closely to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Proactively identify and address issues that may impact project delivery or quality.
- Identify potential risks and issues that may arise during project execution and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Escalate critical issues to senior management as needed and ensure timely resolution.
- Cultivate a collaborative and positive project team environment, promoting open communication, teamwork, and accountability. Provide support and guidance to project team members to help them succeed in their roles.
- Continuously seek opportunities to enhance work processes, project management methodologies, and organizational capabilities. Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement changes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Work closely with IT teams to build and refine master data structures in ERP systems and facilitate integration with other organizational processes and tools. Ensure seamless alignment between project initiatives and IT infrastructure.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or other equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of Chemical industry experience in order-to-cash or procure-to-pay process envelopes
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Humble, hungry, smart - unapologetic acknowledgment of strengths and weaknesses, insatiable hunger for proactive growth, and a relentless commitment to emotional intelligence and strategic collaboration
- Demonstrated business, financial and analytical acumen to interpret complex data and proficiency in written and verbal communication to effectively convey actionable insights to others
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required, including advanced expertise in Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, with a focus on improvement initiatives and cross-functional teams.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Demonstrated professionalism in stakeholder management and the use of data and insights to influence decision makers and drive business decisions
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects at a time
- Demonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement
- Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
