Quality & Process Improvement Project Manager (Six Sigma Black Belt)

[Company] is seeking a Quality and Process Improvement Project Manager (Six Sigma Black Belt). This position will reside at the corporate office in Irving, Texas.

The Quality and Process Improvement Project Manager will be responsible for using the Six Sigma methodology to lead major transaction oriented end to end process projects and perform root cause analysis, driving process improvement efforts within the Shared Services organization. (Ex: Quote to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Record to Report) The Quality and Process Improvement Project Manager will create and execute actionable items that identify and eliminate waste/variation from the Shared Services organization’s core processes to better service our customers.

[Company] is one of the largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry in North America. Our companies produce a broad range of building materials, including cement, aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready mixed and precast concrete, asphalt, concrete pipes, pavers, tiles and clay bricks.

[Company] is part of the[Company] , the global market leader in aggregates and a prominent player in cement, concrete and other downstream activities. [Company] employs some 53,000 people at 2,600 locations in around 40 countries.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Lead transaction oriented projects, aimed at incremental and breakthrough improvements in core end to end processes (e.g. QTC, PTP, H2R)
• Use Six Sigma methodology to perform root cause analysis in order to gather data to drive process improvements
• Install and track measurements on all key processes (KPIs)
• Track and report process improvement results, showing quantifiable cost benefits to the organization
• Apply Six Sigma methodology to assess the most significant leverage points within processes, quantify benefits of defect reduction, recommend implementation of improvements and monitor effects
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts through data focused thinking; perform process assessments identifying opportunities and prioritization
• Facilitate process improvement teams, including adherence to project plan/charter, assuming most rapid cycle time and maximum impact/benefit of tools
• Participate in the development and rollout of a Q&PI/Six Sigma training program for all SSC employees
• Drive a process improvement mindset throughout the Shared Services organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with course work in math/statistics (desired)
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
• At least 5 years of Q&PI/Six Sigma project experience
• Shared Services experience highly desirable eg. AR, AP, GL Accounting, Credit, HR
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work with large/complex cross functional teams and projects to the successful achievement of stretch goals
• Action oriented, quick learner who is ambitious and has experience in driving change and delivering results
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership & accountability a plus
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships throughout the organization
• Cement, Aggregates, Ready Mix Concrete industry experience a plus
• Knowledge of ERP systems and interfaces a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills
• Solid project management and administrative skills

Competencies

• Commitment and engagement through high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company.
• Internal and external customer and market management.
• Performance and result management.
• People management (i.e. management of subordinates’ performance and enabling teamwork).
• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Establish trust and relationships.
• Entrepreneurial management (i.e. consideration of long-term risks and opportunities).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Demonstrated drive and initiative.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills.
• Persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Sustainable management (i.e. compliance with laws and regulations).
• Professional competence (i.e. knowledge of the industry and cross-functional understanding.