Continuous Improvement Analyst / Engineer
Description
Continuous Improvement Analyst / Engineer
SCS Operations Services - Continuous Improvement & Learning
This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
POSITION SUMMARY
Continuous Improvement & Learning (CI&L) supports Operations' business units by advancing four pillars of Continuous Improvement: Learn, Share, Improve, and Act. Support is provided to all business units inside Southern Company Operations and occasionally includes teams under the broader Southern Company umbrella.
This role contributes to CI&L's objectives by defining, planning, and implementing improvement and learning efforts. This may include improving processes, operational and tactical planning, event learning, establishing best practices, and applying learnings for the benefit of the broader organization.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify and/or evaluate business processes for improvement opportunities.
Knowledge of process mapping techniques and the ability to identify inefficiencies in business processes.
Lead cross-functional teams to define, analyze, and implement process improvement.
Engage and build strong relationships with field-based customers in Operations to understand their needs and challenges related to process improvement.
Develop and maintain metrics to track progress against improvement goals to help drive accountability.
Train and coach employees on process improvement methodologies.
Support the development and execution of operational and tactical plans for Operations business unit initiatives.
Effectively communicate project status to stakeholders, project team members, and customers.
Lead and write reports for learning method approaches (e.g., event learnings, post-job reviews) to help drive sustainable improvements for Operations organizational learning culture.
Analyze and strategically apply local learnings to relevant parts of Operations.
Support the corrective action tracking process and help to develop a strategy to improve accountability.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or another relevant field is preferred
Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement related certification is strongly preferred
Experience
Two (2) years' formal or informal process improvement experience is required
Process improvement defined as making processes more effective, efficient, safer, or transparent
Experience leading/participating in projects with cross-functional teams is required
Technical experience related to the energy industry (e.g., generation, power delivery, etc.) or relevant heavy industry (i.e., chemical, pulp/paper, manufacturing, etc.) is required
Diverse project related background is preferred
Experience working within multiple Southern Company business units is a plus
Project and program management experience is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Understanding of both formal and informal processes within Operations
Understanding of Operations business units and the nuances of how work is performed across matrixed organizational lines
Ability to systematically analyze a problem, identify latent causes, and develop sound solutions
Able to communicate with all levels of management in both written and oral formats
Able to build effective partnerships in a technical, cross-functional, and matrixed organization
Able to think strategically, recognize gaps in processes, and create action plans
Outstanding written and presentation skills
Most be proficient with Microsoft Office Software
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Demonstrates Southern Company Values - Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment
Takes ownership and exhibits strong initiative
Possesses a continuous improvement mindset by constantly seeking ways to improve processes, products, or services
Able to influence others without positional authority
Able and willing to respectfully challenge the status quo
Attentive to detail
Passionate about work
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position will require up to 50% travel per year including some overnight trips
Most travel is pre-planned and within Southern Company's traditional southeast footprint
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Successful candidate will be required to live in the vicinity of the Birmingham area
No relocation assistance will be offered
BENEFITS:
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
*Please submit an updated resume with your application*
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Job Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: Alabama, United States, Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)
3535 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, 35243
Req ID: SCS2011507
