Job Purpose:

This position leads complex productivity projects for LGUS and partners with business stakeholders at multiple levels to align on the needs and opportunities to the organization.The primary focus for this position will be in implementing best practices and improvement projects nationally, specifically for the Argon Product Line or a cost stack driver associated with it (Power/Water/Fuel).The employee will identify, prioritize, build regional and national support also manage and implement the productivity improvements across all regions.

Scope:

This position works under minimal supervision, with guidance in only most complex situations. Responsible for oversight and/or leadership of multiple productivity projects which are broad in nature, often across multiple sites. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of operations, argon production process and productivity methodology and processes. Teaches the application of advanced productivity tools and discipline. Overcomes resistance to change. Achieves desired cost impact by skillfully implementing productivity projects. Work well with and learn from stakeholders at various levels, in particular, senior engineering, operations directors/managers, Product Management, technicians, reliability, distribution, and maintenance personnel to align and drive initiatives for operating plants within the United States. Work with the Operation Excellence group to review production KPI’s and identify causes of variance. Utilize learnings and system interdependencies to improve plant/product line KPI’s, identify cost reduction/capital project opportunities, and increase plant profitability.

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to the LGUS Associate Director of Productivity. May train and coach junior level productivity professionals on complex projects. Leads project teams using a variety of productivity tools.May direct others on projects across multiple sites or regions. For G18 Specialists, may supervise Junior Productivity Specialists in similar product lines.

Principal Responsibilities:

Build and manage a project portfolio to meet the yearly financial targets.Lead a portfolio of projects of varying complexity annually prioritizing by expected benefits and execution effort.Specializes in Six Sigma tools and methodologies to achieve annualized project benefit goals greater than target.Provides productivity support to LGUS Argon product line (Plants, support groups, and Product Management)Translates strategic direction of business unit or division and implements action plans to meet the needs of the business and key stakeholders.Solves complex problems; takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.Identifies productivity opportunities across the organization.Facilitates idea generation through collaborative efforts (e.g. brainstorming, lean events, and stakeholder engagement)Develops robust event/project strategies with appropriate risk profiles.Establishes a strong leadership presence with project team(s).