Duravant Material Handling Integration Services is focused on providing solutions to both integrator and end-user customers. Integration Services leverages the products from our Duravant family of companies, which includes automated equipment for food processing, packaging, and material handling along with products and services from strategic equipment partners.

 

As a Duravant Family Company, Integration Services participate in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, Integration Services offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Compensation: We offer competitive compensation Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

 

The Director of Continuous Improvement will be responsible for the development, refinement and implementation of processes, procedures and tools for Customer Projects involving Duravant Material Handling.  The primary goal of the Director of Continuous Improvement is to develop, implement, train and monitor improved processes, procedures and tools for Duravant Material Handling Group. The Director of Continuous Improvement will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our project implementation, risk management, and customer satisfaction. 

 

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties as assigned.

 

Planning, performing, and implementing process improvement initiatives. Diagraming and evaluating existing processes Organizing, leading, and facilitating cross-functional project teams; developing metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities. Collecting and analyzing data to identify root cause of problems; measuring performance against process requirements; aligning improvement to performance shortfalls. Delivering presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement, and control; surveying and analyzing best practices for techniques and processes; communicating team progress; performing cost and benefit analyses Leading process improvement projects within the business units Collaborating with other Business Process teams to develop and execute process improvement.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification required.  2+ years of Six Sigma Black Belt experience in process improvement at a distribution center  Strong financial acumen/experience in calculating cost benefit analysis and ROI.  Experience with cross-functional projects involving executive level members as well as support staff and distribution associate employee.  Data analysis and predictive modeling experience; ability to execute complex analysis and synthesize into a storyline to socialize, influence and drive action across the organization.  Advanced PC skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (VLOOKUP, pivots, if-then statements, charts, graphs), Access (query, table comparison, building macros, building multiple links, creating dashboards), PowerPoint and Visio (development of process flows, map design layouts, value stream mapping). Self-motivated, organized, and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing and handling multiple projects (3-5 projects at any one given time) to successful completion.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to promote trust and collaboration to build strong relationships.  Strong collaboration with other business process teams to develop and execute process improvement.  Travel 25%

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls.  On occasion, the colleague may be required to climb and work in high places, stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. 

The incumbent must occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The position is an office-based position with regular visits to the manufacturing and warehouse environments area. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.