Job Description

Description

Here, we believe theres not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, theres a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Well give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.

This position will be responsible for supporting the operations team with continuous improvement initiatives that are designed to eliminate waste and non-value added activities and improve performance in the five focus areas of Operational Excellence(Safety, Service, Quality, Cost, People) through the following activities:

Major tasks include:
- Providing guidance and acting as a resource to Continuous Improvement teams on the selection and project management of Six Sigma, Focused Factory/Lean and General Improvement projects.
- Be a resource for and support Division and Corporate continuous improvement initiatives
- Personally completing and leading projects for improvement results that can be leveraged across facilities, functions, and Divisions.
- Ensuring continuous improvement training, tools, best practices and resources are available to employees at all levels and are being utilized appropriately and effectively.
- Involvement in the validation and long-term sustainability of the site continuous improvement projects.
- Review and validate performance results achievement of continuous improvement projects.
- Develop and implement post-project audit activities designed to monitor sustainability of performance improvement results over time

Basic Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment visa status
Must have a Bachelors Degree or 8 years of experience.

Must be trained in Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma or Transactional Lean)
Must have at least one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing or distribution professional role, or a role that supports manufacturing or distribution operations by solving operational/technical issues

Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient experience with software Microsoft Office, including Excel and Access
Continuous Improvement certifications (Six Sigma or Transactional Lean)

Previous experience in more than one functional area (Supply Chain, Accounting, Engineering, Quality, Safety, Operations, Purchasing, etc.)
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or related field
Willingness to relocate, if considered for promotional opportunities

Competencies:

Project Management skills
Decision-making skills
Interpersonal and leadership skills
Planning & Organizing skills
Communication skills
Proactive approach

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.