Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Location

Champaign, IL | United States

Job description

GDM: evolving agriculture

Did you know that 40% of the worldwide soybean production is made with GDM genetics?

We are a leading global company in plant genetics that applies state of the art technology to research, develop, and put on the market the highest yield varieties of soybeans. GDM's culture is oriented to reflect our innovation efforts and dynamism. These aspects are all balanced and guided by our values of transparency and respect. We are constantly growing and looking for people with similar values to join us! We thrive on creating new opportunities for our business and for our people. If you are looking for a place you can grow, look no more.

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Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator plays a fundamental role in leading the organization in the direction of operational efficiency and excellence in processes, ensuring that internal practices and procedures are optimized to meet the needs and objectives of the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting continuous improvement projects through process mapping, identification of opportunities, root cause analysis of problems / GAP's, definition of improvement action plan, project, and process documentation.
• Monitor the implementation of the new process and ensure understanding through training and change management.
• Be the connection between the project area and tech, ensuring the documentation and information necessary for the developer team to apply/develop the improvement identified in the project .

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Process Management: In-depth understanding of process management methodologies and tools, such as Lean, Six Sigma, BPM (Business Process Management), among others.
• Data Analysis
• Process Modeling
• Communication Skills

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics or Applied Mathematics
• Quality Management or Operations Management
• Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt Certificate preferred
• Project Management Professional PMP Certificate preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

We Invest in You!

• Warm and welcoming environment
• Growth opportunities
• Health benefits for you and your family starting the first of the month after you start
• Four weeks of paid time off with additional weeks added based on years of service
• Parental leave policy with five weeks paid time off for mother and father
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays plus a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Catered lunches on the days you work at the GDM office

GDM Seeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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