Recology Hiring for Continuous Process Improvement Manager | 100% Employee Owned Company Job at San Francisco, CA Full Time

Recology is NOW HIRING a brand new position to our company – Lean Process Improvement Manager.

SALARY; $130,815-153,900 wage dependent on experience and geographic location

This new role will help identify and execute process improvement projects large and small, affecting all of Recology’s business activities, along with teaching, training and championing adoption of BPI concepts throughout the Company.

ROLE

The role is responsible for building and maintaining a strong and sustainable culture of continuous process improvement. This person will deliver continuous improvement training and actions throughout the company while serving as the Subject Matter Expert on Lean Process Improvement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF – Continuous Process Improvement Manager

· Leads and cultivates a culture of sustainable continuous process improvement

· Facilitates continuous improvement projects focused on increasing efficiencies, cost reductions and process performance improvements.

· Provides efficient leadership and cost-effective integration of continuous improvement creating operational excellence.

· Facilitates successful Kaizen and rapid improvement process events.

· Assists in the collection of data identifying opportunities and tracking improvements; ensuring that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.

· Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to Lean principles and techniques.

· Develops strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes of the company.

· Instructs others in continuous process improvements including the use of various problem solving and productivity techniques such as process mapping standardized work six sigma and cost time management.

· Maintains process improvement implementation schedules for assigned projects progress updates as required and most importantly provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between process improvement implementation and department improvements.

· Provides continuous process improvement training and coaching to all levels of the organization.

· Calculate cost reductions and or various analyses to determine optimal problem-solving method.

· Partners with the Regional Controller to document savings and profit results of continuous improvement activities.

· Owns tracking on all process improvement projects and reporting progress to leadership.

· Evaluates and confirm production standards for products.

· Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS OF A Continuous Process Improvement Manager

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

· 6 years of demonstrated Continuous Process Improvement experience.

· Certified Lean Practitioner or Certified Six Sigma (e.g., green belt, black belt, master black belt, or other).

· Experience in change management, stakeholder management, influencing people without authority, and driving results.

· High school degree required.

· Valid drivers’ license required.

· ~25% travel required.

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.

RECOLOGY OFFERS:

· An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.

· The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.

· A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.

· An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.

· Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

· Paid time off and paid holidays.

· Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

· Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).

· Annual wellness incentives.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

· Educational assistance.

· Commuting benefits.

· Employee referral program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 – $153,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• demonstrated Continuous Process Improvement: 6 years (Required)
• facilitating Kaizen events: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Six Sigma Black Belt (Preferred)
• Six Sigma Green Belt (Preferred)
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94111