Continuous Improvement Manager

Be an essential element to a brighter future. 

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. 

Job Description

Are you inspired by “what’s next”? So are we.

When you join the Ketjen team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Ketjen is hiring for a Continuous Improvement Manager. This position is hybrid and located in Houston, TX, USA at the Clear Lake offices.

What You Will Do

• Ketjen CI project execution
• Provide guidance and support to CI project leads to ensure successful project completion
• Ketjen improvement strategy and increasing portfolio impact, focused on efficiency gains in current workflows and work processes
• Deployment of aligned resource(s) to CI initiatives
• Partner with the QHSE director and peer QHSE leads for opportunity mining, resource prioritization, and overall Ketjen CI portfolio development
• Training and mentoring of group members, QHSE peer resources, and the broader Ketjen organization to utilize CI tools and principles, including Lean Six Sigma.

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (or master’s degree) in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or other related technical/business field or the equivalent experience is required
• Minimum of five years' experience in Continuous Improvement project management which demonstrates growth in capabilities and responsibilities
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification and minimum 2 years direct full-time experience on completing multiple Six Sigma projects; proficiency in LEAN principles
• A minimum of 10 years total experience in chemical or related manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated experience successfully coaching and mentoring indirect functional teams and other project team members.

Preferred:

• Project Management Certification
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated successful experience working with global, cross-functional teams via influential leadership
• Experience implementing projects with technical components required
• Previous experience in managing multiple concurrent projects & programs in an agile approach
• Direct people leadership experience

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.