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Continuous Improvement and Training Manager

Freeport, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

ChampionX, now part of SLB, is a global technology company focused on driving energy innovation. The Continuous Improvement & Training Manager is responsible for enhancing operational excellence and managing the training compliance program, implementing process improvements to boost safety, quality, and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Lead cultural development through Continuous Improvement program implementation. Drive a culture of zero waste with 100% employee participation

Drive Net Structural Savings through CI and deliver realistic savings opportunities, becoming the key driver to supply chain excellence

Track and report all ongoing cost savings projects and also maintain / forecast a list of ongoing and new ideas. Coordinate with the teams to follow up on the ideas and monitor, track and report progress

Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) or other methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency

Analyze plant processes to identify opportunities for optimization while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards

Support site loss data capturing and analysis

Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices across operations

Collaborate with production, maintenance, logistics and EHS teams to ensure improvements align with safety and compliance requirements

Monitor and report on KPIs related to productivity, quality, improvements and cost savings

Manage the plant's training compliance program to meet OSHA, DOT, Environmental and other regulatory requirements

Maintain accurate training records and ensure timely completion of all mandatory courses

Report out on plant training compliance at scheduled intervals to leadership team and support addressing gaps

Coordinate scheduling and logistics for internal and external training sessions

Conduct periodic audits of training records to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards

Coordinate with department managers to identify knowledge gaps and develop targeted training program

Coordinate with department managers and assist in employee progressions for non-exempt

Support IMS, Annual Management reviews, Plant strategy meetings and any internal and external audits

Manage employee onboarding program for the plant

Perform special assignments, as required

Qualification

LeanSix SigmaKaizenTraining ComplianceLearning Management SystemsOSHA ComplianceProject ManagementCoachingTeam BuildingOrganizational SkillsNegotiation Techniques

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

6 years of experience in a manufacturing supply chain environment

3 years of experience in training, coaching and leading cross-functional teams, including team building, understanding motivation and negotiation techniques, and providing work direction to others

3 years of experience in working with the implementation and oversight of Operational Excellence Initiatives in a manufacturing environment

2 years of experience with CI principals and methods (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Visual Management and Kaizen)

Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, environmental and other regulatory training requirements for chemical manufacturing

Strong organizational and project management skills

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)