Business Improvement Lead

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What's Possible

Do you love solving problems, innovation, and challenging the status quo? Are you driven to always find the best way to do things, with a never-ending passion to get it right? Then this may be the role for you!

The Business Improvement Lead will drive process optimization and efficiency across our operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and a passion for driving operational excellence. This role focuses on identifying and implementing process improvements across our manufacturing and engineering operations to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall quality.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities:

• As a Business Improvement Lead, you will be responsible for defining, developing, and implementing fit-for-purpose solutions to support business needs and standards.
• Partner with the business on identifying gaps, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and execute Lean Six Sigma projects, utilizing DMAIC methodology to drive measurable improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct root cause analysis for process inefficiencies, waste, and quality issues, and develop corrective action plans.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and engineering, to identify improvement opportunities and ensure successful project implementation.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. Develop and maintain metrics to monitor progress and impact of improvement initiatives.
• Lead change management efforts associated with continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and buy-in from all stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation of all improvement projects, including project plans, process maps, and progress reports.
• Provide training and mentorship on Lean Six Sigma principles and tools to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Lean Six Sigma Project Leadership: Lead and manage Lean Six Sigma projects, utilizing DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology to drive process improvements and achieve measurable results. Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement, and use statistical tools to support decision-making processes. Process Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency across the organization. Training and Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to team members on Lean Six Sigma principles and tools, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for improvement initiatives. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track and report on the progress of Lean Six Sigma projects, using key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and identify areas for further improvement.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial and/or process improvement roles.
• Manufacturing experience preferred, not required.
• Black Belt or Green Belt LSS certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement tools/techniques/methods (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Agile, etc.).
• Advanced problem-solving skills. Identify and recommend alternative solutions and translate complex concepts into simplified and understandable examples.
• Broad strategic thinker, with a clear vision and direction to improve business performance.
• Advanced project management skills including oversight of project teams, resource identification, budgets, scheduling, and planning.
• Demonstrated implementation and change management skills.
• Be flexible and nimble to change! Including leveraging the best methodology and/or approach to solve business problems.
• Highly capable of working across all levels to influence key stakeholders and lead through influence. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High energy, desire to learn new skills, and desire to continue assuming broader leadership roles in the organization. Ability to communicate effectively at senior levels of the organization.

Work Hours:

This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for both in-office and hybrid working arrangements. You will collaborate with a high-energy team focused on driving growth in the hydrogen sector, with potential opportunities for career progression within the organization. Minimal travel may be required to support business initiatives.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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