Ci Project Manager/ Ehs&S Coordinator

Company / Location Information

We are one of the leading manufacturers of water heating and water treatment technologies in the world. We are a $3.5 billion company with 140+ years history and we employ more than 12,000 individuals globally who pride themselves on providing the world with innovative water technology. We are committed to Continuous Improvement, not just in our factories or processes, but in our people.

Primary Function

Assist in setting standards for continuous improvement project management and managing the day-to-day operations of C.I initiatives. Facilitate Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security functions and compliance. Our ideal candidate thrives in collaborative team environments, has strong leadership skills, is comfortable interacting with staff who have varying degrees of technical knowledge, has strong problem-solving skills with a drive to understand how things work, and isn’t afraid to ask questions.

Role Specific Responsibilities

CI Project Management

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the site functions to surface and solve problems.
• Proactively predict and remove any roadblocks that may delay a project timeline
• Ensure teams are resourced and informed to complete assignments on time.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• Provide ongoing project update reports to internal leadership.
• Assesses project risks and priorities, developing and executing project plans, and managing change throughout the site level projects.
• Leads company efforts by educating personnel on concepts and tools laid out in the A.O. Smith Operating System
• Facilitates CI Kaizen events and tracks progress of improvement opportunities.

Environmental Health Safety & Security Coordinator

• Lead site cross-functional teams to conduct various risk and safety assessments.
• Under the guidance of the Operations Director and Division EHS Manager, develop and maintain EHSS projects and tasks related to local and corporate Safety and Environmental programs, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Work with plant leadership to execute and engage plant employees in EHSS programs and processes, including training, compliance, security standards and mitigating critical risks.
• Participate on the global A.O. Smith EHS council
• Aid facilities with regulatory and corporate policy compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, Industrial Technology Management or related preferred. Candidates with equivalent years of related project management experience, certifications, and education also considered.
• 1-3 years related work experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• PMP certification a plus
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others
• Six-sigma yellow/green belt certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean principles
• Working knowledge of project management tools
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes
• Knowledge of ADKAR and other change management tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.