Continuous Improvement Analyst

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Purpose

The Continuous Improvement Analyst supports Continuous Improvement (CI) activities, such as training, facilitation, and coordination. Apply and spread CI knowledge in the department/function. The CI Analyst promotes a continuous improvement mindset, streamlines non-value-added activities, and strives for development within CI.

Report Line

The Continuous Improvement Analyst reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager or the Continuous Improvement Specialist

Salary Range Based on Experience $60,000 - $80,000.

Main Responsibilities

Business Understanding

* Supports the preparation of the Site/Department strategy design. This includes selection, prioritization of improvement projects, resource allocation, and execution timeline.

* Supports the elaboration of continuous improvement roadmaps and coordinates selected tactical and operational plans to meet local goals.

People Engagement

* Support in deploying CI Awareness workshops to all teams (e.g., CI basics training)

* Help colleagues in Givaudan to connect with CI and to share Good Practices (e.g., through newsletter)

* Introduce and coach VPMS as a universal practice for everyone in the organization to manage daily performance

Capability Building

* Develop people by delivering mentoring for all Basic CI Methodologies

* Training includes CI Basics (5S, 8Wastes, Problem Solving), Yellow, Visual Performance Management, and CI tools

Problem Solving

* Support team to identify problems that must be solved using right CI Methodology and Tools

Performance Management

* Support the set-up of and facilitation of the effective implementation of daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly performance management reviews at shift, department and site level, including the definition of lagging and leading indicators

Continuous Improvement Maturity Assessment (CIMA)

* Continuous Improvement Maturity Assessment (CIMA)

* Support the CI Manager / Lead / Site or Department to prepare the CIMA Assessment and follow up with the teams based on the CIMA outcome

Process Efficiency

* Train teams in applying relevant CI tools and methodologies for improving Processes and Asset Efficiencies

Work Standard

* Support process owners on the development of CI-related work standards

Growth

* Support specific business improvement projects

* Support and coordinate the implementation progress of approved CI projects, monitoring resource plans, project team accountabilities, change requests, deadlines, milestones, and manage periodic updates to project partners

Academic Background

* University degree

* LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt certification is an advantage

Professional Experience

* Overall work experience of about 1 year

* Exposure to teams and projects

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Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

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Every essence of you enriches our world.

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