Continuous Improvement Manager

About the Role

As a leader in consumer packaging, MM empowers customers with innovative, recyclable fibre-based solutions, advanced technologies, and deep know-how. Its portfolio spans packaging, labels and leaflets, cartonboard, kraft papers, and uncoated fine papers. With an integrated value chain and a presence in around 30 countries, MM supports customers’ brand and ESG goals – enabling people to live better lives on a better planet. The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for leading the continuous improvement activities in the Indianapolis Plant by identifying opportunities for reducing waste.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify and reduce waste.
• Formulate and implement strategies that focus on process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Lead project teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Train employees at all levels on CI principles, tools, and techniques.
• Create and maintain in the Quality Management System process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documentation to ensure consistency and repeatability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with CI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) and tools (Process Mapping, PDCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram).
• Proficiency in using statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and data analysis tools to analyze and interpret data.
• Green Belt minimum, Black Belt preferred.

Benefits

• Join a dedicated team of passionate colleagues who like to get things done.
• Work in a stable environment at an international company that is an industry leader.
• Engage in interesting tasks with a high degree of management scope in a team that lives the values of responsibility, performance, and passion daily.

Your Talent Advisor: MM Packaging US Inc. Tamara Black