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Senior Process Improvement Engineer

OVERVIEWProvides expert level project management services and supports multiple major (cross-functional) initiatives as well as corporate strategic initiatives and corporate strategy goals to attain process improvement goals. A driver for the company and department able to guide ideas from inception, through development, create and manage the project plan and implementation process, and ultimately ensure the delivery of the solution.RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)1. Responsible for driving multiple larger scale process improvement efforts using appropriate techniques (Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen/Plan Do Check Act (PDCA)/Total Quality Management (TQM)/Five Whys Analysis/ Business Process Management (BPM)/etc).2. Highly versatile, agile learner, able to learn, question, and dive into any opportunity.3. Displaying both breadth and depth, provides expert process improvement advice and counsel to both project sponsors on project team and when mentoring less experienced process improvement personnel.4. Develops process improvement project plans independently to achieve sponsor buy-in.5. Able to cross departmental lines to align team for project success.6. Performs assignments independently. Acts on own initiative and awareness of Sheetz internal dynamics, market conditions, and technical innovations to provide solutions to problems before they occur.7. Informs management of progress as scheduled and/or on a need-to-know basis and drives solutions to ensure process improvement project completion.8. Balances resources, schedules, and financial factors while solving problems with multi-discipline approach.9. Informs management of progress as scheduled and/or on a need to know basis and drives solutions to ensure process improvement efforts are accomplished.10. Balances resources, schedules, and financial factors while solving problems with a multi-discipline approach to improve processes.QUALIFICATIONS(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)The education, experience and license/certification requirements represent the MINIMUM requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position successfully.Education• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, management, or business related field is required.Experience• Minimum 5 years’ applicable process improvement experience with demonstrated successes required.• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role, including demonstrated success with multi-person or cross functional team leadership required.• Knowledge of process improvement tools and techniques and leading cross functional teams required.• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of organizational leadership and work on all types of efforts (technical/non-technical, process, performance) in any organizational department required.• Financial acumen - ROI analysis preferred.Licenses/Certifications• Lean Six Sigma preferred.Tools & Equipment• General Office EquipmentACCOMMODATIONSSheetz is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Sheetz is committed to considering all applicants regardless of disability who can perform all essential job duties with or without accommodations.

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What You Should Know About Senior Process Improvement Engineer, Sheetz

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at Sheetz as a Senior Process Improvement Engineer in the vibrant town of Johnstown, PA? We're looking for someone who can lead our process improvement initiatives, employing tools like Lean and Six Sigma to drive new projects from conception to completion. Your expertise will guide cross-functional teams as they develop and implement strategies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. You will enjoy a diverse range of responsibilities, including crafting detailed project plans independently, ensuring alignment across departments, and providing mentorship to budding process improvement professionals. With a proactive mindset and a knack for identifying potential challenges, you will inform management of progress and facilitate solutions that keep projects on track. If you have a background in engineering, management, or business, combined with at least 5 years of experience in process improvement and a leadership role, we’d love for you to bring that knowledge to Sheetz. Your financial acumen and ability to communicate effectively will be crucial as you collaborate with leadership across various levels. Together, let’s drive meaningful change within our organization, making every process better than the last!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Process Improvement Engineer at Sheetz?

As a Senior Process Improvement Engineer at Sheetz, you will be responsible for steering multiple large-scale process improvement initiatives. This includes applying methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to optimize operations, developing project plans independently, and offering expert advice to project sponsors. Your role will also involve cross-departmental collaboration to align teams for project success.