Operational Excellence (OPEX) Continuous Improvement Associate Manager

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

As the Operational Excellence (OPEX) continuous Improvement Associate Manager role you will collaborate with business partners at all levels to enhance productivity in critical business functions and be dedicated to fostering a high-performance culture at SC Johnson. It is a key enabler for optimizing, digitizing, and augmenting work in alignment with the Better Work, Better World strategy.

Individuals on the OPEX team are expected to provide project management support across multiple strategic initiatives, facilitate both in-person and virtual process improvement workshops, and offer capability building services ensuring the consistent application of OPEX methodology drives favorable and sustainable business results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply core OPEX methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Breakthrough, and Agile during working sessions which advance strategic Better Work Better World objectives, reduce organizational friction, and increase operational productivity.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional and global stakeholders to identify and eliminate sources of waste

• Influence business partners, at all levels, to adopt a process-first, continuous improvement strategy for process optimization and perform readiness assessments in preparation for digital transformations

• Coordinate effective communication between business leaders and technical experts to ensure a clear understanding and alignment on the representation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and other critical insights that drive business decisions

• Facilitate OPEX-University (OPEX-U) training sessions and offer coaching services to strengthen the continuous improvement culture within SCJ

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• University Degree & 5+ years of relevant work experience or advanced degree & 3+ years of relevant work experience in Advanced Analytics, Operational and/or Continuous Improvement roles with increasingly responsibility

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Must be comfortable working in a matrix organizational structure, demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, and effectively facilitate technical workshops with large groups

• Strong technical abilities to manage through ambiguity by performing root cause analysis with qualitative/quantitative data sets and can present results effectively using data visualization tools

• Lean Six-Sigma training with Green Belt Certification or equivalent and proven experience applying continuous improvement tools to business processes

• Able to work independently, results focused, strong communication skill & excellent attention to detail

• Proven Project Management skills with ability to initiate, plan, execute & deliver on commitments with a strong sense of personal ownership

• Comfortable operating in Agile/Scrum Project Management Framework

• Technical Toolkit: Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Excel, PowerPoint Visio), Microsoft PowerPlatform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, Power BI), Jira, Lucid, Tableau

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Office work environment

• Physical demands include the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and to lift and move objects, such as files or workshop supplies, that weigh up to 25 lbs

• Some travel is required, primarily to and between various Racine/Chicago-based campuses.  Overnight travel to other SCJ regional or global sites is infrequent but may also be required on an ad-hoc basis

• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• This role is not eligible for relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to [email protected]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.