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Manager, Continuous Improvement

chicago, il • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Contract Management & Operations

Responsibilities

  • Drives and manages the cost per MW program.
  • Drives Service operational excellence through the management of continuous improvement projects.
  • Leads projects for recovery of wind farm that has been operating below expectations.
  • Identifies shortfalls, deficiencies, and any other issues negatively impacting the operations of the wind farm.
  • Develops and implements goals and KPI’s to ensure improved performance towards meeting contractual obligations.
  • Returns the wind farm to the contractually required level of performance.
  • Supports the new site integration.
  • Coaches, trains & mentors Site Management Team.
  • Prepares monthly reporting on individual project status.
  • Conducts studies in cost management techniques, productivity/efficiency & identifies necessary improvement projects.
  • Leads the change process by working closely with sites and the rest of the Site Leadership Team.
  • Leads, trains & monitors the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in service operations, meeting individual and group targets.
  • Gathers, collects, organizes, prioritizes, and conducts statistical analysis and presents data concerning business and/or project opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

  • A Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in the renewables industry
  • Experience coaching, mentoring, and training others to support Continuous Improvement and operational transformations across an organization or area.
  • Must be a visionary as well as an analytical thinker with a proven track record in successfully building highly effective teams and implementing best practices in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
  • Very strong hands-on mentality with supportive mindset towards operations team.
  • Strong team player
  • Proven ability to lead and align an organization with diverse disciplines and global reach
  • Passion for developing talent and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead transformation and effectively engage stakeholders.
  • Exceptional strategic consulting skills deeply listens and responds with agility.
  • Navigates complex organizational and business dynamics, including the ability to influence and partner with leadership
  • Strong executive presence and resonant communication at all levels.
  • Experience framing communications for executive/employees’ audiences.
  • Strategic and systems thinker who proactively anticipates business risks and has a strong drive for execution.
  • Balances need to create an exceptional workforce experience with the need to deliver operational efficiency
  • Knowledge and experience with Lean Management/ Lean Six Sigma principles
  • Thorough knowledge of Service processes
  • Ability to organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, prepare plans and reports
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural skills
  • Strong Analytical skills
  • Solution-Oriented. Ability to identify solutions to complex problems.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to direct others without direct authority
  • Highly motivated and business orientated
  • Capable of working independently and with different cultures and environments
  • Excellent computer skills to include MS Office Suite applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as necessary.
  • Fluent in the English language
  • Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
  • Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy.

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