Strategic Project Leader

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This job is located in Hemlock, MI.

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people's lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips - the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We're also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

Summary

Strategic Project Leaders provide project and program leadership and group facilitation to resolve and lead higher complexity problems and initiatives. Examples include, continuous improvement projects, cost savings, quality, and growth programs, root cause investigations, etc.

Essential Functions

• Application of Six Sigma methodologies and principles along with project leadership skills, analysis, and data analytics to solve complex problems
• Works with the project sponsor to reconcile a goal, scope, and timeline for proposed projects.
• Executes and delivers results according to project commitments (especially timing and expected outcomes).
• Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project to maximize stakeholder satisfaction.
• Ensure regular, timely, accurate communications are provided to sponsors and stakeholders regarding the progress, success and problems facing the project(s) being led.
• Lead high complexity projects and programs sponsored by HSC's executive leadership team.
• Informing the executive leadership team of project / program progress, risks, and plans.
• Tracks the project after completion to ensure root causes have been addressed, and the problem resolved.
• Stimulates management by posing new ways of doing things, challenging existing paradigms, and presenting new methodologies.

Additional Job/Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the "Community of Practice" of Black Belts within HSC, actively sharing "best practices" and learnings
• Coaches / teaches tools and techniques to green belts
• Seeks the advice and counsel of the Master Black Belt regarding problems with team leadership, statistical techniques, change management, or project leadership.
• Ensures financial methodologies are used for the consistent evaluation of projects and the tracking of their success.
• Aggressively pursues reward and recognition for significant accomplishment for the Six Sigma Project Team Members, and for others supporting the project team.
• Facilitates safety investigations for corporate recordable incidents in a timely and professional manner.

Skills and Behaviors

Data Collection and Analysis Project Communications Management Project Management Project Risk and Issue Management Prioritizing Policy and procedures Project Quality Management Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions Compliance Management Project Business Acumen Project Change Management Project Benefits Management Project Organization and Structure Project Strategy Creation and Alignment Project Estimating Project Cost and Budget Management Requirements Traceability and Management Strategic Project and Program Alignment Verify Requirements Planning and Organizing

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Required Work Experience

• Prior project leadership and completion of Six Sigma projects is beneficial.
• Prior Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt training is preferred.

The range for this position is $108,528-149,226 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333 or email your request to [email protected] All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 548