Entry Level Data Scientist Jobs in Rome, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Operational Excellence Specialist is an entry level position. It is both, a facilitative leader and a learner, operating under the supervision of the Regional Operational Excellence Manager. The Operational Excellence Specialist is expected to be able to learn and understand the can making process and get involved with day to day operations at the plant.
Essential Responsible Areas:

• Plant resource to facilitate/execute plant standardization of the management system and work with employees at all levels to help facilitate, train and track implementation to standard.
• Leads and facilitates improvement teams, workshop teams, and individual improvement projects aligned with plant or department priorities:
• Participates as a team member, problem solving resource and group facilitator on plant or department improvement teams as required; also participates in daily problem-solving activities.
• Collaborates with plant team to conduct process analysis and performance reporting in support of internal or external client needs.
• Learns and practices Lean tools and techniques (DMAIC, PDCA, root cause analysis, risk assessment/FMEA, kaizen).
• Collaborates with plant training resources to support the development, documentation, training, sustainment and improvement of standardized work.
• Supports and facilitates adoption of best practices to eliminate waste and improve performance for assigned plant or function.
• Required to present, educate, train and facilitate at all levels and to external audiences.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Science, Supply Chain or equivalent work-related experience
• 2 years job related experience process improvement or project management experience (preferred).
• Lean exposure and manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, perform complex tasks, organize and follow through consistently and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven team builder and leader
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to influence upward, across and down without formal authority
• Willing to take risks, challenge the status quo and work under ambiguous circumstances
• Intellectually, emotionally and logically capable and confident; has the intelligence and stature to quickly gain credibility and become a trusted advisor.
• Computer based skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Expected Hiring Salary Range: $66,700-$93,160 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball's comprehensive benefits structure.
• Onsite Work Environment: This position is based in Rome,GA and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
• This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.
Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.
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• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

* This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
No agencies please.
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