Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Purpose

The goal of this position is to demonstrate maximum efficiency within a manufacturing facility in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, People and Continuous Improvement. As our manufacturing technology, automation and opportunity for optimization increase, we must transfer knowledge, network and leverage best practices within our manufacturing sites as we continue to develop a Lean Management System to run our facilities with high quality output.

• Manage the CI budget within the facility to ensure projects are returning maximum savings to the business by implementing cost saving projects utilizing both Lean and 6 Sigma methodologies.
• Conduct weekly and monthly presentations to group leaders and continuous improvement leadership appraising overall site readiness levels and capabilities.
• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, Productivity and People.
• Execute continuous improvement projects within the plant utilizing CI toolbox to drive cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Develop a facility Continuous Improvement Strategy to include plan development, schedules, and budgets for projects to improve existing processes.
• Ensure adherence to Lean Methodology, including Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Daily Management, Layered Audit Process and Business Plan development to eliminate waste.
• Has knowledge in the areas of: 5S, SMED, TPM, VSM, PDCA or equivalent, A3 Problem Solving.
• Oversee all training at all levels of staff in the PEPS methodology.
• Identify training needs of all leadership team members. Assist with developing and implementing the required training.
• Provide quality engineering support for in-progress and final acceptance projects.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and other research for quality projects.
• Provide technical operations support for molded fiber manufacturing problems. Develop and lead process‑improvement initiatives to address specific issues as they arise with a focus in reducing scrap.
• Develop OEE and Quality improvement plans with the plant operations teams to meet targets. Serve as the central conduit for associated information designed to improve quality and productivity.
• Identify weak systems, strengthen those systems through written procedures and proper training, and monitor compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3–5 years of lean and quality experience in various, complex manufacturing environment; dedicated manufacturing Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
• Statistical methods & process improvement techniques. Superior mathematical & statistical ability.
• Previous Supervisory or Management experience preferred.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Processes, Automation and SAP strongly preferred.
• Project management skills are required; as they will often be required to work on several improvement projects simultaneously, with very disparate groups of people within the organization.
• Must have Microsoft Office experience with advanced Excel skills.
• Safety – Demonstrates a safety first mindset in all situations.

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Business, Engineering or Packaging Industry.

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well‑being programs may vary depending on where you work.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through My Learning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non‑Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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