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Engineer, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Job in Cary, McHenry County, Illinois, 60013, USA
Listing for: Aptar Italia S.P.A.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Management, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 95000.00 120000.00 YEAR
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Engineer, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

  • Attract and develop high performing people.
  • Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
  • Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
  • Contribute to the communities where we reside.
What’s New with Aptar We have an exciting position openfor an Engineer, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement in our Cary, IL location. This role plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement across the Cary Campus. This role leads improvement projects, supervises/mentors OE Coordinators, and ensures consistent application of Lean and AOS tools. The OE Engineer will also ensure alignment between operational improvement initiatives and workforce development.

This role partners with site leadership, APU Managers, and CI teams to foster a culture of excellence and deliver measurable results. This is how your journey begins:
  • Lead mid-scale continuous improvement projects across production, logistics, and quality.
  • Supervise and mentor Training Coordinators, ensuring effective execution of improvement and training initiatives.
  • Facilitate cross-functional teams using structured problem-solving methods (QRQC, A3, DMAIC).
  • Monitor and analyze KPIs (OEE, scrap, OTIF, downtime) and drive corrective actions.
  • Ensure consistent use of OE tools such as 5S, SMED, TPM, and GBS across departments.
  • Support digitalization efforts, including automated data collection and dashboard reporting.
  • Coordinate site readiness for AOS Self-Evaluations and improvement planning.
  • Track and identify cost savings incentives and update and track AIP savings
  • Oversee development and delivery of training programs in collaboration with Training Coordinators.
  • Assess training effectiveness and ensure alignment with operational goals and OE strategies.
  • Communicate performance insights and improvement opportunities to site leadership.
  • Promote Aptar-e and #Pridefor Productivity principles throughout the campus.
What You Will Bring on the Journey Education
  • BS degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
  • Six Sigma certification and Lean Management knowledge.
  • Must obtain Aptar Black Belt Certification within 24 months of assuming the role.
Experience
  • Proven experience in project management and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and digital transformation tools.
Skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence change across departments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and change management capabilities.
  • Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills for effective communication at all organizational levels.
  • Skilled in analyzing complex…
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