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Sponsorship: Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, L-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position.
About this opportunity:
Join our innovative team as an Improvement Manager, where you will be instrumental in identifying, driving, supporting, and facilitating efficient and effective transformations within our US 5G Smart Factory. Your goal will be to translate business needs into tangible results, enhancing stakeholder, operational, and financial performance, and fostering necessary cultural changes. You will support improvements and implementations across processes, workflows, operations, and organizational structures through major transformation initiatives, projects, programs, and day-to-day continuous improvements.
What you will do:
* Drive change management in/across functional areas
* Support and facilitate changes from an end-to-end view
* Gather and prepare analytical insights
* Ensure communication with stakeholders
* Assess and confirm financial impact
* Manage required documentation for initiatives ensuring accuracy and compliance
* Promote, understand, and strictly adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality guidelines without deviation.
The skills you bring:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, engineering, supply chain or another technical related field
* 0 to 2 years of experience in transformation or change management
* Proven ability to deliver results and meet stakeholder expectations
* Strong persuading and influencing skills
* Experience leading and supervising small teams
* Demonstrated change and improvement management skills
* Proficiency in data analysis and negotiation
* Knowledge of Lean and Agile methodologies
* Creative and innovative mindset
* Works well with ambiguous assignments
* Experience in program or process management
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
* Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems
* Experience in cross functional teams in a manufacturing environment
* Exposure working within a global organization
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you won't be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Salary Range:
* Bachelors: $63,000
* Masters: $69,000
Hiring Bonus:
* Bachelors: $8,500
* Masters: $11,500
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Sales Incentive Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for sales incentives as a part of Ericsson's Sales Incentive Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson matches $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Lewisville (TX)
Job details: Improvement & Performance Manager