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Archer Daniels Midland

Performance Excellence Manager - Quincy, IL This is a salaried-exempt position Summary: The Performance Excellence (PE) Manager is the site resource and coach for the site operations and point of ...

Archer Daniels Midland

$99K - $135K/yr

Performance Excellence Practitioner - Decatur, IL This is a full time, exempt position. Job Summary The Performance Excellence Practitioner role is designed to coach and guide the implementation of ...

JLL

Performance Coach

Chicago, IL · On-site

Performance Services Coach What this job involves: Join our HR Operations team as a Performance ... You'll collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence to ensure consistent ...

Archer Daniels Midland

$90K - $120K/yr

This position is responsible for the deployment and ongoing sustainment of the Performance Excellence System at the Harvard Pet Nutrition location. This role will serve as the direct conduit between ...

Mercyhealth

Performance Coach

Loves Park, IL

$21.42 - $32.13/hr

Promotes the sports performance program to local athletes, coaches, and the community ... Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should ...

Mercyhealth

Performance Coach

Loves Park, IL · On-site

$21.42 - $32.13/hr

Promotes the sports performance program to local athletes, coaches, and the community ... Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should ...

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Dietary Aide

Jacksonville, IL · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. Qualifications Education: * Complete 2 ...

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What is performance excellence?

Performance excellence in a workplace refers to consistently achieving outstanding results through effective processes, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to quality. It involves aligning organizational goals, employee engagement, and innovation to drive productivity and customer satisfaction. Performance excellence frameworks, such as the Baldrige Excellence Framework, provide structured approaches to help organizations assess and enhance their overall performance. The ultimate goal is to sustain high levels of efficiency, adaptability, and competitive advantage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a performance excellence professional?

To thrive as a Performance Excellence professional, you need a solid background in process improvement, data analysis, and quality management, often supported by degrees in business or engineering and certifications like Lean Six Sigma. Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), project management tools, and data analytics software is commonly required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are crucial for driving change and engaging stakeholders. These skills are vital for identifying inefficiencies, implementing best practices, and achieving sustainable organizational improvements.

How do performance excellence professionals typically collaborate with other departments to drive organizational improvement?

Performance Excellence professionals work closely with teams across the organization, including operations, quality, and leadership, to identify process inefficiencies and implement best practices. They often facilitate cross-functional workshops, lead project teams, and communicate progress to stakeholders at various levels. This collaborative approach ensures that improvement initiatives are aligned with company goals and have buy-in from all relevant parties, which is key to sustainable success.

What is the difference between Performance Excellence vs Quality Assurance Specialist?

AspectPerformance ExcellenceQuality Assurance Specialist
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, Continuous ImprovementISO, Six Sigma, Quality Management Certifications
Work EnvironmentCross-departmental, strategic improvement projectsProduct/Process testing, compliance checks
Industry UsageManufacturing, Healthcare, Service sectorsManufacturing, Software, Healthcare

Performance Excellence focuses on strategic process improvements and organizational efficiency, often involving methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. Quality Assurance Specialists primarily ensure product or service quality through testing and compliance. While both roles aim to improve organizational outcomes, Performance Excellence has a broader scope of process optimization, whereas Quality Assurance is more focused on product quality and standards.

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Performance Excellence Manager - Quincy, IL

Archer Daniels Midland

On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

ADM rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 366 rated logistics

Job description

Performance Excellence Manager - Quincy, IL
This is a salaried-exempt position
Summary:
The Performance Excellence (PE) Manager is the site resource and coach for the site operations and point of contact for the ADM central PE & Learning teams for implementing PE & Learning practices,  implement Continuous Improvement standards and best practices from ADM and industry. 
The PE Manager will partner with the site leadership team to understand current programs, identify areas for improvements and create plans to move the organization that support the site's SMS processes, including various Review & Respond sessions and Deployment and the Site's X-Matrix / Big Rocks. The PE & Learning Leader owns the creation and execution of the site Performance Excellence & Training and Development Deployment plans and will also lead and  facilitate training sessions, as well as mentor and train other team members to lead and facilitate training sessions. 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a premier training program to provide a highly effective, robust, motivated, and safe workforce passionate about continuous improvement.  
  • Provide coaching on problem solving using data and analytics
  • Assist departments with root cause analysis, systematic problem solving and the implementation of sustainable countermeasures
  • Perform education for location teams
  • Train & influence teams to utilize tools and methodologies aligned to PE
  • In the course of work, identify gaps and provide solutions.
  • Responsible for the Site's new hire training program.
  • Establish relationships and collaborate with OJT (on the job training) mentors, subject matter experts, procedure reviewers, training reviewers, engineers, managers/supervisors, and EHS staff to support the site's training activities.
  • Maintain, update and audit all training documents and procedures as required by changes, MOCs, and periodic reviews.
  • Enhance skills to include adult learning methodologies and deliver one on one coaching and instruction, in the field training, casual small group training, and formal stand up instruction.
  • Collaborate with the  Performance Excellence Team to develop, implement, document, and measure the efficiency of training.
  • Mentor and develop site team to establish an inspiring & high performance culture.
  • Other management support functions as determined by Complex Manager to assist in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
Job Requirements:
  • A minimum of a high school/diploma or GED is required. A bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Leadership or similar degree, is strongly preferred.
  • A manufacturing background as a plant supervisor or similar experience is strongly preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience facilitating, leading L&D/training programs in manufacturing operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.  is required.
  • Experience with Alchemy, CourseMill or other LMS programs is a plus.
  • Systematic problem solving skills related to manufacturing performance.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to communicate cross-functionally with team members at all levels of the organization, in both written and verbal formats, is required.
  • A strong foundation and demonstrated use of Performance Excellence.
  • Demonstrated belief in growth mindset and the individual's ability to learn and develop with appropriate training, desire & effort.
  • The ability to lead and motivate others.
  • The ability to assess training needs, translate job requirements into training requirements, and organize instructional material both during development and in presentations.
  • Proficiency in active listening, clear communication, training, coaching, and developing others.
  • Networking skills to engage others in support of Performance Excellence and training programs, including the ability to encourage and improve the levels of engagement within their team.
  • Presentation skills suitable to all types of training (one-on-one coaching, in-the-field training, casual small group training, and formal stand-up instruction) and a self-driven work ethic that is a positive role model for trainees.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
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