CI Project Manager

About the role

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Project Manager works with Site Leadership by leading continuous improvement activities. Reviews and provides solutions to resolve safety, quality, cost, and throughput issues. Verifies standard work procedures are being followed exactly (steps and time) and corrects issues with standard work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful development and execution of specific OPEX/Lean Manufacturing projects
• Led and facilitated improvement teams across the plants – often multiple teams at one time
• Establishes teams and trains and educates members on lean processes
• Systematically documents all projects for sharing ideas across the network and working with finance to establish project values
• Manages project direction, implementation, cost/benefit analysis, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Develops processes and systems to ensure sustainability of improvements
• Defines projects based on customer requirements using tools like PFMEA, process flow mapping, control plan documentation, and capability analysis
• Reviews, measures, and proactively studies KPIs to prevent substandard product that does not meet customer specifications
• Works with Quality and Operations teams to find solutions to customer complaints, focusing on permanent corrective action
• Maintains monthly progress reviews in accordance with site leadership requirements
• Shares best practices across sites with CI Managers/Coordinators from other sites and corporate headquarters

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering (not a requirement)
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a process and product improvement focus or Operations Leadership in a lean production environment in a high-volume production environment with a minimum of 5 years in a Continuous Improvement role
• Certification in Lean manufacturing preferred
• In-depth knowledge of formalized lean manufacturing practices and tools
• Six Sigma certification – black belt preferred
• Strong Project Management and execution skills
• Structured and organized
• Strong team player / ability to build collaborative relationships
• Strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong business acumen

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company. Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems, and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team. At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment. Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.