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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Continuous Improvement Leader in Portland, Maine
This opportunity is located within our EnviroLogix business that develops and manufactures testing solutions for detecting GMOs, mycotoxins, plant pathogens, natural toxins and chemical contaminants in multiple agricultural matrices. Click here (https://www.envirologix.com/about/) to learn more.
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
Own the planning, facilitation, implementation, and sustainment of Lean tools and Kaizen activities in the areas of Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
Facilitate EBOS training and development roadmap for Business Unit Leadership Team and key individuals
Develop Operations Managers' skills through effective coaching, teaching, and mentoring
Support the training and education of manufacturing and other functional teams in the application of EBOS tools
Challenge the status quo and guiding leadership team in the identification of cross-functional and cross-cultural improvement opportunities
Provide proactive support and facilitation with Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) leadership in the development of strategy deployment plan (SDP), SDP X-Matrix and action plans, operational Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and effective root cause countermeasures via the Problem Solving Process (PSP)
Incorporate EBOS culture in all business growth and execution activities
Understand data and results to develop business cases for change; measuring process improvement performance against targets
Establish appropriate infrastructure and related processes for documenting and validating improvements
Provide Kaizen-related training; contributing to training material contents
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
Experience in an Operations role preferred
Experience in sales and marketing or commercial role would benefit this role
Demonstrated experience with Lean tools
EnviroLogix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.
Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest.
We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.
Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)
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