Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Leads and facilitates improvement teams across the plants– often multiple teams at one time
• Establishes teams as well as trains and educates members on lean processes
• Systematically documents all projects for sharing 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
• Conducts 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
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a process and product improvement focus or Operations Leadership in a lean 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

Mauser Packaging Solutions is dedicated to helping customers achieve better sustainability through packaging. We provide opportunities for growth and development, and strive to innovate and serve customers better while being stewards of the environment. We are an equal opportunity employer.