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Lean Sigma Process Improvement Facilitator, Chevron Corporation, Grand Junction, CO


Job Title:  Lean Sigma Process Improvement Facilitator (Black Belt)
 
Requisition Number:  34045408 
Job is available in these cities:  Grand Junction, Colorado, USA
 
Overview of Position:  COMPANY INFORMATION:
Chevron Corporation, one of the worlds leading companies, employs over 59,000 people in 180 countries. We are involved in virtually every aspect of the energy industry - from crude oil and natural gas exploration and production to refining, as well as marketing and transportation of petroleum products.

The Chevron Global Upstream organization consists of North America and International exploration and production operations.

We have opportunities for LEAN SIGMA PROCESS IMPROVEMENT FACILITATOR (BLACK BELT)at various locations within the United States in our upstream exploration and production operations including Bakersfield and McKittrick, California, and Grand Junction, CO. By applying to this requisition, you may be considered for any of these locations, please note if you have a location preference.
 
Position Details: 
If you are interested in a career as a LEAN SIGMA PROCESS IMPROVEMENT FACILITATOR (BLACK BELT), please see the position details below and apply directly to this position online:

LEAN SIGMA PROCESS IMPROVEMENT FACILITATOR (BLACK BELT)

The primary responsibility of this full-time process improvement facilitator position (also referred to as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) is to lead/facilitate/execute 1 to 3 improvement projects simultaneously which last from 4 to 7 months each. It is expected that 3 projects will be successfully completed annually with a cumulative potential financial benefit of $2 million (Note: In the upstream oil and gas production sector, Lean Sigma project values average $1 million; median value $600,000.) The position has some responsibilities for assisting with the local area Lean Sigma deployment that may include mentoring other part-time facilitators, tracking the local deployment scorecard and reporting results.

RESPONSIBILITES:

* LEADERSHIP and FACILITATION of Lean Sigma Process Improvement Teams. The Black Belt helps to set stretch goals and guides the team through the DMAIC improvement roadmap. ID the critical input factors then facilitate the necessary changes to achieve process improvements. Challenge old ways of doing business and act as a change agent.

* DATA ANALYSIS and INTERPRETATION. Design and-or improve measurement processes, perform analysis using appropriate tools and interpret the results using critical thinking to reach sound conclusions and make reasonable and doable recommendations. Work with the team to implement the recommendations, verify impact, and establish a control plan.

* DETERMINE FINANCIAL BENEFIT of process improvements. Convert process metric improvements into an auditable financial benefit. Responsible for documenting and obtaining operations and finance agreement on formal project look backs.

* TEACH, COACH, AND MENTOR team members and other facilitators in Lean Sigma tools. Provide assistance as needed with other facilitator’s improvement projects.

* COMMUNICATION of area level Lean Six Sigma deployment scorecard.

NOTE: Resumes submitted in response to this job opening may be reviewed and processed for Chevron by an independent contractor.

Qualifications:
* Company or professional organization issued certification as a Lean Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt or Lean Master.

* Demonstrated experience facilitating improvement teams that produced verifiable results. (Completed minimum of 2 weeks of training plus successful improvement project completion with verified financial benefit).

* Highly skilled in both Lean and Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC methodology. Ability to analyze data and use critical thinking to reach logical conclusions.

* Demonstrated personal leadership of cross functional teams. Communicates a compelling need for change and helps establish a vision for improvement.

* Ability to manage by influence in a consultative role.

* Skilled in leading and coordination of business programs.

* Demonstrate highest safety & environmental performance and leadership traits must be proactive in addressing safety issues and have a proven track record of strong support of processes that support Incident Free Operations. Demonstrate support of management objectives and be a change champion. Have a good understanding of safe design & operating principles.

* Ability to work effectively (minimal supervision) in a diverse, multidiscipline team environment. History of success working with complex processes and organizations to ensure project resources (material, equipment, and resources) are secured efficiently. Employ organizational skills, managing diverse workload for multiple customers.

* Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, must be able to effectively communicate with management, customers and direct reports. Should have the ability to recognize communication gaps and appropriately address them.

* Ability to effectively manage or actively support the work team in a diverse, multidisciplinary group. Ability to maintain positive relationships with peers, contractors, supervisors, and customers.

* Bachelors degree preferred in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics plus minimum of 5 years work experience.

Relocation benefits will be considered.
Expatriate Assignments will not be considered at this time.
This is a safety sensitive Position.
 
Education Required:  Bachelor
Employment Status:  Full Time
 
City:  Grand Junction
State:  Colorado
Country:  USA
 
Relocation Eligible:  Yes 

To Apply:
(Requisition Number:  34045408) http://careers.chevron.com/search_jobs/
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