47 continuous-improvement jobs found in Houston, TX

Purpose The position is a key role within Motiva's Business Transformation Office supporting the delivery of Operational Excellence while partnering with various Motiva business units in planning and performance reporting. The Business Transformation Office uses SAFe and Lean Six Sigma principles to collaborate across the enterprise. This is a cross functional role and requires excellent communication, analysis, and commercial acumen. Position Overview Responsibilities Preparing monthly and quarterly scorecard and performance reporting. Providing economic analysis and market insight for optimization analyses, business plan, performance reporting and new growth projects. Promoting and building networks for knowledge transfer across business entities and teams; demonstrating ability to influence others across various business functions. Contributing to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy. Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project documentation and...

Company Statement Graham Packaging is a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. They’re the kind of people you want as your friends and neighbors as well as your partners and suppliers. By building strong relationships and creating value for our customers, our employees embody the innovative spirit that’s inherent to Graham. We truly are people building a better tomorrow. Overview Summary Graham Packaging is seeking a dynamic and multidisciplinary Continuous Improvement Manager to optimize plant systems, production line and equipment performance, and product quality. The Continuous Improvement Manager will be skilled in assessing and diagnosing the root causes of problems that lead to defective products, production yield loss and reduced productive uptime. The Continuous Improvement Manager will work with plants to develop and manage A3 projects...

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! #LI-TN1 This position is eligible to work remote. Position Summary: The WMS Specialist will support the WMS Manager on the solution design and deployment of Oracle’s Cloud-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) across the BBU bakery and DC operations. This position will work with stakeholders on requirements gathering, design a suitable solution under Grupo Bimbo’s global model, documenting and communicating progress and change requests related to the project.  This position will become an expert of the system to train key users and provide guidance on system configuration, process and layout design throughout the various implementations.  Right after each go-live, the WMS Specialist will provide hypercare support to ensure no disruption to our...

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) This position helps participate in end-to-end business process activities - creating, controlling and improving business processes.  This individual position partners with stakeholders across the business (e.g., growth; end user, operations) to gather feedback and/or process performance information to identify and diagnose potential continuous improvement opportunities and share business roadmaps.   This position is also responsible for development and management of quality reporting and analytics related to business performance using...

SAP Production Revenue Accounting Analyst This is a 6+ month contract and can sit in Houston, Texas, or Bartlesville, Oklahoma. If you are selected as the Automation and Analytics Consultant, you will provide data analytics expertise by interpreting and transforming SAP-PRA (Production Revenue Accounting) data to assist Financial Services in reporting, analysis, decision making, and predictive modeling. Your responsibilities may include: Develop SQL code to retrieve large amounts of data from various databases (Teradata, Oracle, and Azure) Build data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI and Spotfire Analyze large amounts of SAP PRA data to generate effective solutions and make timely decisions Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization Collaborate with Finance and IT Design and development of data integration solutions, data connections and interfaces Troubleshoot support tickets for operational issues related to data analytics and reporting...

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.   Primary Responsibilities: Effectively assess processes, identify opportunities for improvement, quantify impact and translate customer needs into efficient, effective and streamlined processes within our business operations Execute transformational quality initiatives through the application of Value Stream Mapping, Systemic Problem Solving, Statistical Data Analysis and End-to-End Process Improvements including process re-design where applicable Review, Analyze and Report Statistical findings through...

At NRG, we’re bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com . Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy. Purpose:             The RPA Lead BA will be responsible for working closely with functional teams to identify good automation candidates for RPA, create documentation to support each automation, and support functional team BAs with their documentation.  RPA Lead BA will also be part of solutioning the new automation’s implementation with Solution Architect.   Responsibilities:...

No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. The rewards for performance are significant. You'll help improve the health of millions by assisting with Operational Projects throughout the organization! Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) Are you a subject matter expertise using Lean Six Sigma methodology in transformation projects or event facilitation? Assist us with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Business Analyst. You'll be a critical team  member on strategic transformation projects to manage the process of leading stakeholders to examine business functions and processes, investigate non-standard work, identify opportunities for improvement and makes presentations to senior leadership.  You will collect and document business requirements for transformation projects...

Overview Develop, implement, lead, and oversee activities related to Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Reduction, Process Safety Incident Prevention, as well as regulatory compliance. Works to ensure that policies, programs, procedures are in place and effective to protect the health, safety of site personnel, neighboring communities and maintain compliance with applicable national, state and local laws.. Responsibilities Develop and implement process safety management program, procedures, practices. Manage PSM audit processes and leading metrics to ensure the health of the program, verify compliance and drive continuous improvement. Critically review process safety risk and ensure adequate layers of protection, risk controls and effective mitigation are in place. Identify and track needed actions to reduce risk at the site/scenario level. Ensure process safety activities are well targeted to risk reduction, release prevention and compliance. Follow regulatory...

7116 - Gulf Freeway - 13100 Gulf Fwy, Houston, Texas, 77034 CarMax, the way your career should be! About this job: CarMax rolled out Home Delivery over the last two years, and this role will be responsible for executing and expanding capabilities to ensure today's customers can buy the vehicles they want in a way that suits their lifestyle. The Home Delivery Logistics Manager, will be the vital link between a customer's online buying experience and their home delivery, providing an iconic car-buying experience. What you will do - Essential Responsibilities Associate Development: Directly manage territory Home Delivery Drivers including the performance development, scheduling and training, etc. Work with internal Home Delivery and fleet drivers to share goals and strategy in local market Ensures positive associate engagement and associate development through timely and effective feedback, to include individual meetings, file reviews, performance management, and the...

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!  The Bimbo Bakeries USA Sales Co-Op program is a dynamic 3 or 6-month, paid, opportunity that affords students a remarkable experience to participate in fast-paced real world projects designed to further develop strategic project management, analytical problem solving, and managerial leadership skills. Mentors will be designated to guide student collaborations and project work in each area. Students will be exposed to a variety of functional areas such as sales, distribution, and sales planning while earning college credits in various locations nationwide. The students will gain valuable experience and transferrable skills in the following areas: Operational experience with the distribution of Consumer-Packaged Goods in a DSD model. Hands on experience...

Basic Function As a member of the Corporate HSE Leadership team, this role is responsible for leadership and strategic guidance of the function globally. It provides direction and oversight for programs associated with Operational Excellence, Process Safety, Loss Prevention and Quality. These functions include the management of the HSE Governance processes with the company's HSE programs. Operational Excellence (OE) is the company's HSE and Operational management system which includes corporate standards, preferred practices and guidance documents. Additionally, this role provides leadership and strategic direction to the Process Safety and Loss Prevention teams who are chartered to reduce risk across all our manufacturing facilities. These teams also review Process Safety risk for technology sales and new plant start-ups. This role is responsible for the global Quality Management systems within the company. This includes the quality standards, corporate governance and...

Mission The Supplier Quality Engineer will assist in assessing, monitoring and continually improving the quality of parts, products and services delivered by suppliers. Responsibilities • Assist in driving all aspects of continuous improvement of the quality of parts, products and services delivered by suppliers. • Assist in developing and managing a framework for monitoring supplier quality, with explicit measurement of on-time delivery and defect rates, consistent with the Technology Concurrent Lifecycle Management System and Supply Chain Services Management System. • Review and analyze supplier quality performance, deviations and returned product reports. • Ensure improvement of the supplier quality assurance programs. • Assist with supplier quality audits, including audit planning and scheduling and remedial workplans. • Assist in the development and implementation of parts and supplier qualification plans. • Support development and execution of remedial work...

Job Responsibilities: The Quality Engineer role assures that the processes, products, and services meet and adhere to the organization, industry, and customer requirements. Candidate will be responsible for the performance of Quality Assurance activities such as the preparation of Quality Plans, customer relations related to Quality Plans and customer ITP's and assist Quality Control and liaison with engineering. Responsible for stratifying technical requirements such as RFQs, Customer Quality requirements and agreements, Contract Reviews, Industry Specification and Standards (API, ISO) to ensure compliance is achieved and maintained. Create and ensure Inspection Test Plans & Quality Plans are being properly followed. Assist is preparation, maintenance and interpretation of technical specifications, standards, and documents. Develop, implement, and enforce inspection instructions designed to ensure that all quality flaws in design and workmanship have been identified...

Respected US Company - Great Place to Work - Career Growth Opportunities We are actively searching for a Process Engineer to join our chemical manufacturing client at a production site located near the Pasadena area of Houston. We are seeking a chemical engineer (or similar background) who can bring creative energy to the role, along with experience in troubleshooting unit operations or applying process improvements to the production area. You will support production operations and train operators, implement continuous improvement initiatives across the site, and run small capital projects. Our client is a mid sized US based chemical company, with more than 40 production sites around the world. There is plenty of career growth opportunities for aspiring chemical industry professionals. Our client offers competitive pay, bonus, comprehensive medical benefits and a range of other benefits. Background -Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering ideal or related...

LyondellBasell Basic Function Develops, deploys and manages the procurement strategies for commodities and services required to support company operations. May involve multi-year/multi-million dollar expenditures negotiated and contracted utilizing national agreements by buyers. Utilizes comprehensive and systemic market analysis for the goods/services procured to drive lowest total cost and maximum value to the company. Manages effective internal client and supplier relationships up to the senior level. Roles & Responsibilities Commodities to include DCS, Safety Instrumented Systems, Instrumentation, Motors, Analyzers, Switchgear and Transformers, and other related technical materials supplies. Executes strategic sourcing following the agreed processes and sourcing strategy methodology. Utilizes market analysis and contracting strategies for commodities. Promotes cross-functional teams in assessing risks and developing models associated...

LyondellBasell Basic Function The IT Category Manager is responsible for developing, deploying, and managing the procurement strategies for Information Technology (IT) commodities and services required to support company operations. IT spend categories include IT Hardware (workstations, servers, storage, multi-functional devices, peripherals, etc), IT Software (infrastructure, ERP, business, security, manufacturing applications, etc), and IT Services (application development, implementation and support, outsourcing for Help Desks, network monitoring, data center operations, telecom expense management, etc). The IT Category Manager negotiates, executes and maintains multi-year/multi-million-dollar global agreements, and utilizes comprehensive and systemic market analyses for the IT software, hardware and services procured to drive lowest total cost and maximum value to the company. The IT Category Manager manages effective internal and external IT client, stakeholder,...

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)   Are you a subject matter expertise in accounting and/or in using Six Sigma methodology in project management, scope definition, risk identification, methodology and resource allocation or facilitation?  Assist us with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Finance and Accounting Process Improvement Project Consultant / Six Sigma Consultant to coordinate and complete projects, define...

LyondellBasell Basic Function Develops, deploys and manages the procurement strategies for general corporate services, with a focus on contingent labor services required to support company operations for groups including manufacturing, IT, HR, and similar corporate functions and projects. Works directly with managed services provider and business functional group leadership to establish agreements with new and existing labor providers, addressing project/scope of work and overall departmental strategic initiatives Involves multi-year and multi-million dollar expenditures negotiated and contracted utilizing master agreements. Utilizes comprehensive and systemic market analysis for the services procured to drive lowest total cost and maximum value to the company. Manages effective internal client and supplier relationships up to the senior level. Roles & Responsibilities Executes strategic sourcing efforts following the agreed processes and sourcing...

Job Description Company Overview : Advance Auto Parts, Inc., is the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both the professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. Advance operates over 5,000 stores, over 100 WORLDPAC branches and serves approximately 1,000 independently owned CARQUEST branded stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Advance employs over 70,000 Team Members.  Our mission is to be the best service and parts supplier in our industry. We will successfully achieve our mission by working as One Team driven by common values and principles throughout our Advance Auto Parts, CARQUEST and WORDPAC branches. Advance Auto Parts works hard to create a culture of honesty, integrity, mutual trust and dedication. Since our founding by Arthur Taubman in 1932, these values haven’t changed.  •        Inspire and build the self-confidence and success of every Team Member •        Serve our...