Process Improvement Manager

Start your career as a Process Improvement Manager at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact Improve the world and start as a Process Improvement Manager at Vopak.

What will you do as a Process Improvement Manager

This position is responsible for managing process improvement initiatives and efficiency projects across all terminal departments. This includes ensuring adherence to customers expectations company standards federal state and local regulations and proactively updating processes to reflect regulatory changes ultimately enhancing safety and efficiency.

What do we offer you

• Hybrid work schedule

• A marketbased salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

• Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

• Holidays 9 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off

What do we expect from you as a Process Improvement Manager

• 5 years experience working in terminal or industrial environment; supervisory experience

• preferred.

• Ability to multitask and set priorities; experience in project implementation and management

• Meeting facilitation experience

• Previous experience in process improvement projects (lean six sigma etc.

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite PowerPoint; various email and

• internet programs and applications; computerbased training knowledge and experience

• Excellent English communication skills both oral and written; Spanish language skills helpful.

• Competencies:

  • Detail oriented

  • Results driven

  • Problem solving skills

  • Negotiation skills

  • Stakeholder management / communication skills

  • Planning & organizing

  • Team player

What does your day look like

Your core responsibilities are:

• Lead and Manage Process Improvement Initiatives:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive process improvement strategy aligned with

• organizational goals.

• Establish and maintain a framework for continuous improvement incorporating Lean and Six

• Sigma methodologies.

• Prioritize and manage a portfolio of process improvement projects ensuring timely and effective

• .

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies:

• Utilize Lean tools (e.g. Value Stream Mapping Kaizen events 5S) to eliminate waste and

• optimize workflows.

• Apply Six Sigma techniques (e.g. DMAIC) to reduce process variation and improve quality.

• Conduct data analysis and statistical analysis to identify root causes of inefficiencies and

• develop datadriven solutions.

• Drive Efficiency Projects Across Departments:

• Collaborate with department leaders to identify process improvement opportunities.

• Facilitate crossfunctional teams to implement process improvements.

• Provide guidance and support to departments in applying Lean and Six Sigma principles.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and assess the impact of regulatory changes on processes.

• Implement process improvements to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and

• standards.

• Maintain documentation of process improvements and compliance efforts.

• Change Management:

• Perform Management of Change process in the Terminal.

• Participate and lead commissioning of new projects.

• Training and Mentoring:

• Develop and deliver training programs on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Mentor and coach employees on process improvement techniques.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process improvement effectiveness.

• Monitor and analyze process performance data.

• Prepare and present reports on process improvement progress and results to management.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with all levels of the organization to insure buy in for process changes.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for process

• improvement initiatives.

• Act as a Gate Keeper in the Operations team and work together with maintenance.

• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position

It is Vopaks policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin disability citizenship status or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Work Environment

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 104F 40C) and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 15F 10C) in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds including fumes and smells some of them hazardous. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. The Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit speak and hear. The employee is required to stand use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required on occasion to climb or balance stoop kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50 in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air rail bus or car.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders including our own employees new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation age political orientation or trade union membership allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

Want to start as a Process Improvement Manager at Vopak

Are you ready to share your vision and contribute to Vopaks projects Then start as a Process Improvement Manager and apply now!