Cushman Process Improvement Manager

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Job Title:  Cushman Process Improvement Manager

Job Summary: 

This position is located at the Milliken Cushman Plant located in Williamston, SC and reports to the Plant Manager.  The position is responsible for leading production and process departments in achieving productivity, efficiency, cost, quality, delivery, and safety objectives.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and

products, including environmental impacts

• Use sound project management skills to guide and direct multiple improvement projects

• Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused

improvement methods

• Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and

different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient

• Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations

• Work closely with the Plant Manager to ensure location goals are met

• Manage a team of Process Engineers

a. Foster a working environment that promotes open communications, teamwork and

    individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives

b. Ensure that project work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate

    manner.

• Ensure that written performance evaluations of associates are completed as required,

provide continuous feedback on performance issues, and take action to recognize

achievements and address deficiencies or problems

 Qualifications - Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or experience and demonstrated success in process

    improvement

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

The successful candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following:

• Communication skills – verbal, written, and group presentations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and use resources creatively
• Ability to lead a team of managers
• Analytical/problem-solving skills
• Ability to be an effective team player

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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