Productivity Specialist I - LA/Southeast Region

This position is responsible for the successful development, coordination and implementation of productivity & continuous improvement evaluations, times study methodologies and capturing lessons learned for FTI construction sites in Rayville, LA and the Southeast region. Additional responsibilities include conducting jobsite / office productivity evaluations, the development and refinement of related systems and processes, acting as a coach & mentor and conducting continuous improvement / productivity training to foster a culture of continuous improvement.  The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel & PowerPoint.  Lean Six Sigma Green belt preferred.    

Education: Bachelor's Degree

or

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 1 to 3 years of continuous improvement / productivity experience preferred
 

Facilitation Experience
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Lean Six Sigma Green belt

Travel: 50-70%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required.

• →Conducts productivity evaluations to ensure standardized processes, standard work and best practices are being utilized efficiently and safely.
• →Participates in various cross-functional teams internally and externally to continually develop and refine organizational processes related to organizational productivity & continuous improvement.
• →Provides valid statistical information and applicable analyses to management regarding productivity.
• →Coordinates with the Talent Development team to develop, implement and ultimately facilitate educational instruction and train the trainer activities involving the topic of continuous improvement & productivity with various departments throughout the organization.
• →Provides guidance to employees, supervisors, and management on matters concerning productivity and continuous improvement.
• →Conducts jobsite or on-site coaching and development of employees (related to audits and/or to assist with novel work or jobs in crisis).
• →Performs Project Expectations Review (A review of Key Essential Planning Elements that support project success) with project leadership and provides feedback, recommended corrective actions to the Project Managers, Superintendents, Work Crew members as well as key Management leadership personnel and support functions (as example; Safety, Purchasing, PreConstruction Services, Engineering, Estimating).
• →Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• →Actively participates in Faith’s hiring referral and mentoring program, as appropriate.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

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