Continuous Improvement Leader
Would you like to drive a culture of change, support systems and process integration efforts and initiatives for continuous improvement?
Do you enjoy taking ownership of projects to ensure success?
Join our Industry-leading Manufacturing Team
Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward! Making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Partner with the best
The Continuous Improvement Leader will define objectives and milestones, deliver appropriate training, and provide governance to ensure that enterprise teams are updated with new capabilities. This person will serve as the main point of contact for Cordant Solutions' operational continuous improvement for Cordant Operations, including global project locations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of implementing process improvement strategies, leading continuous improvement projects, digital transformation and driving continuous improvement throughout Global Operations.
As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you will be responsible for:
- Facilitating Strategy, Value Stream, and Daily Kaizen operating rhythms and processes.
- Collaborating with Global Stakeholders to share learnings and evolve global standards
- Implementing roadmaps for OpEx framework and overseeing timely execution of milestones.
- Implementing operational excellence strategies, policies, and procedures that drive process improvement and increase efficiency.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions to enhance operational performance.
- Establishing and maintaining dashboards for leading and lagging indicators and cumulative benefits.
- Facilitating the deployment of a Lean roadmap to support the company's strategy.
- Facilitating rapid problem-solving and visual management.
- Coordinating the development of the OpX Digital Platform for Cordant Solutions
- Supporting facility and equipment layout, justification, and optimization.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in lean and continuous improvement roles, with a track record of successfully leading complex projects.
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role
- Have great knowledge of process Lean, Six Sigma, and Process Improvement including 5S, Visual Management, Rapid Problem Solving, Kaizen PDCA, Process Control, and Standard work.
- Have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
- Have a proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in an ever-changing environment.
- Have a deep understanding of ERP, MES, or other digital platform implementation
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes' good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
About Us:We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.Join Us:Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
