Operations Business Improvement Lead - South Sub-Region

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The Operations Business Improvement Lead - South Sub-Region has responsibility to drive business aligned and Operational process improvements working cross functionally with South Sub-region Regional Operation Line Managers, Local site supervisor, Engineering & Operations teams, South Sub-region business teams, and central Engineering support (PRO, PPE, Advance Control) functions.

The primary responsibilities are the identification, development, and execution of operations improvement productivity projects. The South Sub-Region Business Improvement Lead is accountable for interfacing through-out each of Americas sub-regions to focus on initiatives that aims at optimizing existing processes that result in increased revenue/reduced cost for AP product offerings. This is accomplished through cross functional and cross regional teams.

The Operations Business Improvement Lead is actively responsible for the project management, prioritization, and implementation accountability of cost saving improvement initiatives within their functional productivity assignment.

This role must interface and influence the following functions: South Sub-region Site Management, Site Engineering & Operations, Line Management, Asset Managers, Business Managers, and the South Sub-Region General Manager.

Effectiveness in the position is dependent on strong interpersonal and analytical skills and a thorough understanding of the safety standards, operational excellence, liquid/bulk business, design and operation, impact of utility optimization within manufacturing, and understanding/leveraging customer contracts.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check-out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Job Description:

• The primary responsibilities are the identification, development, and execution of operations improvement productivity projects. The South Sub-Region Business Improvement Lead is accountable for interfacing through-out each of Americas sub-regions to focus on initiatives that aims at optimizing existing processes that result in increased revenue/reduced cost for AP product offerings. This is accomplished through cross functional and cross regional teams.
• The Operations Business Improvement Lead is actively responsible for the project management, prioritization, and implementation accountability of cost saving improvement initiatives within their functional productivity assignment.
• This role must interface and influence the following functions: South Sub-region Site Management, Site Engineering & Operations, Line Management, Asset Managers, Business Managers, and the South Sub-Region General Manager.
• Effectiveness in the position is dependent on strong interpersonal and analytical skills and a thorough understanding of the safety standards, operational excellence, liquid/bulk business, design and operation, impact of utility optimization within manufacturing, and understanding/leveraging customer contracts.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and coordinate improvement projects in the Operations/Engineering area by managing actions and execution of the project pipeline for local site Operations teams throughout the Americas.
• Coordinate and align improvement project prioritization between business, productivity, and PPE & Advance control teams.
• Interface with Sub-regional Business Managers, and Operations Line Managers, Central Engineering Team Managers, and Local Site Supervisor/Operations teams on analysis observations, project statuses, and productivity led initiatives within IG Americas.
• Lead productivity outreach efforts (assessments, brainstorming sessions, action teams) to identify new opportunities and gap closing efforts and lead efforts that need development & financial estimate alignment.
• Lead the execution of projects and provide research/analytical support for Operations/Engineering analysis.
• Develop Data Visualization System for critical Operations/Engineering data that should be monitored for productivity benefit.
• Regular collaboration with other productivity team members for projects with impacts in Distribution, Logistics, Scheduling & Planning, Fleet Operations, and Energy sectors.
• Research/Explore innovative strategies for next generation of operations productivity opportunities within the overarching supply chain model.
• Drive "One" Americas culture.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines. M.E. or MBA beneficial and preferred.
• Experience in statistical process control desired.
• Strong technical knowledge of data processing, data visualization and analysis.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or Agile Scrum.
• Familiarity with North America IG businesses, or similar business with similar complexities/structure.
• Strong interpersonal skills with strong influential leadership.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong prioritization and project management skills.
• Travel 10%-20%.
• Ability to clearly define and communicate results.
• 5 plus years in engineering, operations and manufacturing, or engineering business improvement experience.
• Location: Allentown, PA or Houston, TX

Grade:

• 112 - 113

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

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