Process Improvement Champion

Primary location: Pensacola, Florida
Relocation offered: Yes
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$95,000 to $115,000” per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has a job opportunity for a Process Improvement Champion located in Pensacola, FL. The Process Improvement Champion will have the technical expertise to initiate and lead significant process improvement activities, including, but not limited to, changes involving mechanical, electrical, chemical and human elements. Additionally, the successful incumbent will have the leadership abilities to assist the Value Stream Manager in acting as a catalyst and leader for significant organizational transformation.

What’s in it for you?

• Be a trusted partner to the business
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Ability to be innovative and strategic
• Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond
• Collaboration and an open friendly team environment

What does a Process Improvement Champion do?

• Identifies and executes projects in the Value Stream or plant wide including identifying improvement opportunities, understanding current projects, determining needed resources and procuring those resources
• Aligns the kaizen events and hoshin projects with Value Stream / Plant results.
• Leads Kaizen events – identify team members, prepare agenda, conduct training, implement improvements, create and track measures, and actions
• Ensures accountability is maintained for MDI (managing for daily improvement), KPIs, and Standard Work are effective in achieving desired results
• Build relationships with all production and support staff team members to understand the ongoing operational issues
• Organizes and analyzes data sets that outline the systemic improvement opportunities
• Utilizes technical expertise and leadership skills to identify, initiate and implement significant process improvement activities.
• Provides systems-based experience and thinking which allow the operation to transform from a task based culture to a system based culture
• Coordinates with value stream leadership on improvements, root cause elimination, and sustainability efforts
• Serves as back up to Value Stream Manager

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong leadership, facilitation and meeting management skills
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft software with basic skills in statistical software
• Experience solving complex, multi-variable problems and implementing sustainable root-cause countermeasures
• Ability to effectively learn and execute basic continuous improvement tools such as: 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, Standard Work, Yokoten, Agile Methodology, Six Sigma and Kaizen
• Ability to pull and work with data sets from multiple sources including production systems (Data Historian), quality systems, and financial/maintenance systems (SAP) to identify opportunities and accurately assess situations
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization to address conflicts, resolve upset conditions, and facilitate behavioral change

What will make you successful?

• Effective communication, writing, presentation, and data organization skills.
• Demonstration of strong project management and facilitation capabilities
• Statistical process control and data analysis skills
• Ability to lead self-directed initiatives, both independently and as a small team leader

What will make you stand out?

• 5+ years required of manufacturing, maintenance or engineering, and plant experience
• Line management and/or first line supervision experience
• Lean Certification from reputable organization or certifying body
• Significant experience working within a Lean culture
• Green Belt Certification
• Experience working with maintenance and shop floor employees
• Continuous flow manufacturing experience

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Pensacola, FL)

Pensacola is a vibrant coastal city located in Florida's western Panhandle along the Gulf Coast. Known for its sugar-white sand beaches, emerald-green waters, and rich history, Pensacola offers an exceptional quality of life with a lower cost of living than many major Florida markets. The area combines outdoor recreation, a thriving downtown district, excellent dining, and a strong sense of community. Home to the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola blends coastal charm with economic stability, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!