U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 123-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 600 diversified products to customers across our end markets.

U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling, and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 27 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for leading all facets associated with driving Operational Excellence efforts within U.S. Silica corporate and plant operations. The role’s focus is to identify and improve the results of manufacturing and operational processes to improve efficiencies, reduce cost, and increase customer satisfaction. The continuous improvement manager will report to the Director of continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify key waste initiatives, including seeking out and eliminating waste in all plant functions
• Identify opportunities for action through financial and performance analysis
• Coach and manage projects at site levels
• Optimize operations, recognize inefficiencies, and work with plant personnel on solutions to maximize productivity
• Drive value stream mapping to define “As-is Analysis” and the transition to future state
• Performing internal and external benchmarking, analysis, target setting, and publishing of key performance indicators (KPI)
• Write PAR projects and measure performance against capital expenditure strategy and measure performance against project objectives
• Function in the manner of an internal consultant on operational excellence projects
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years experience leading operational excellence and/or continuous improvement initiatives in a process manufacturing environment or other relevant experience
• Demonstrate a ‘Safety First Mentality’ and commitment to US Silica’s Core Values and safe behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
• Experience leading and training field operations on LEAN methodologies
• Experience leading KAIZEN events
• Systemic problem solver, with experience implementing solutions to solve root cause problems
• Ability to handle multiple, complex priorities and balance the needs of each according to business impact
• Experience in a variety of manufacturing areas (production, logistics, supply chain, etc.)
• Creative and change-oriented Continuous Improvement process skills
• Ability to work with abstract and complex concepts as well as communicate them in an easy-to-understand way
• Experience utilizing root cause analysis techniques (fishbone diagram, Pareto charts, 5 Whys, etc.)
• Advanced communication skills to work in a team environment and lead through influence
• Implementation of planning, coaching, and facilitation skills
• Ability to work successfully with a broad range of employees ranging in level from frontline to senior leadership
• Strong Project Management skills
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Power BI experience
• Experience with JDE a plus

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without