Air Products: CI Manager

Req No. 3149BR
Job Title CI Manager
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country Spain
United States
Location EU-ES-Cornella
US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Business Support Services
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a CI Manager. This position can be located at our facility in Cornella, Spain, our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The position is accountable for significantly contributing to the achievement of Global Business Shared Services productivity goals. Responsibilities include building a global team of resources, training, coaching/mentoring CI Black Belts in Six Sigma/Lean and leading applications of CI tools. Accountable for driving increased productivity and predictable business results, while building a culture of continuous improvement in the Global Business Shared Services organization. In addition, the position will lead the Annual CI Planning process for Global Business Shared Services to define and prioritize those impactful opportunities on a regular basis.

NATURE AND SCOPE
This position requires a wide variety of business knowledge and experience in a number of the following functions: sales, marketing, operations, finance, procurement, customer service, quality, work process improvement, and human resources. Knowledge of these areas with the ability to analyze and diagnose complex business and process needs is required. The position requires strong strategic and tactical planning abilities using a wide variety of diagnostic and mapping techniques. The incumbent will have the ability to quickly and effectively assimilate business and process information and use it to diagnose improvement opportunities. He or she will need sufficient knowledge of a wide variety of Continuous Improvement approaches and tools to effectively identify and apply the optimum ones.

DIMENSIONS
The CI Manager will support Global Business Shared Services representing a cumulative population of 750-1000 performers in multiple locations around the world. The incumbent will have 5-7 global direct reports, responsible for executing CI events delivering >$500,000 in hard productivity on annual basis.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
This position is accountable for the following end results:

• Lead the Global Business Shared Services Leadership Team through the CI planning process, including Analyze and Prioritize, Plan Improvements, Implement and Control Improvements and Capture Results and Leverage Learnings steps.
• Execute CI events that deliver hard productivity commitments made during the annual CI planning process via the use of advanced CI tools (i.e., SIGMA)
• Develop and coach the CI Belts in the execution of their responsibilities
• Coach operational leaders and their “embedded” CI resources in their roles as promoters and implementers of CI.
• Develop and implement strategy for increasing the CI competency of the Global Business Shared Services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Shared Services experience is beneficial, but not required.
• Experience in energy, chemical or materials processing industries preferred.
• 7+ years of business/operations experience with 2+ years full-time direct experience as a Black Belt.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams; prior experience managing global teams is preferred.
• Completed transaction or manufacturing-related projects with demonstrated success and financial results.
• Technical competency in Lean Six Sigma skills: DMAIC, Lean, Kaizen and change management.
• Ability to influence peers and higher level managers.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and train Green/Black Belts and project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Statistical software.
• Should be familiar with the adult learning process and related knowledge of instructional design. Should have sensitivity and ability to deliver training to meet the needs of varying cultures and situations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required. Able to use a variety of training tools including computer hardware and software.
• Travel required - 25%
• Education: BS/BA or equivalent experience required.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link - Visit our Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #3149BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Regional - Asia
Regional - Europe
Regional - US


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