Business Unit Productivity Manager
About The Position
The Business Unit Productivity Manager is responsible for improving operational efficiency, reducing waste, increasing throughput, and optimizing processes across manufacturing, distribution, service, or administrative functions. This role uses data analysis, Lean principles, process engineering, automation, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable productivity gains while maintaining safety, quality, and customer service standards. Report to Director of Operations to deliver budgeted Productivity for their assigned plants. Also, will collaborate with peers to ensure optimal problem solving and solution sharing across the business.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or industrial engineering.
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Statistical analysis
- Data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Excel)
- ERP”SAP”/MRP systems
- Process mapping and workflow optimization
- Project management
- SMED (Quick Changeovers)
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
- Direct experience in extrusion blow molding is preferred but not required
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
Responsibilities
- Analyze current workflows, labor utilization, equipment performance, and production processes.
- Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction.
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and implement standardized work procedures.
- Measure and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including: Labor productivity, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Throughput, Capacity utilization, Cycle time, Downtime
- Develop reporting tools and dashboards to track performance trends.
- Conduct time studies, work measurements, and value stream mapping exercises.
- Optimize staffing models and resource allocation.
- Improve plant layouts, material flow, and workplace organization.
- Support 5S and visual management programs.
- Evaluate opportunities to automate manual processes.
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams on technology implementations.
- Support digital transformation initiatives including manufacturing execution systems (MES), AI, IFP, Streamline, Infinity ERP systems, data analytics, and workflow automation tools.
- Lead cross-functional productivity improvement projects.
- Develop business cases and ROI analyses for improvement investments.
- Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Present recommendations and results to leadership on a monthly cadence.
- Train employees on Lean tools and process improvement methodologies.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support change management efforts associated with new processes and technologies.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
- 401K Employee Saving Plan
- Employee Wellness Program
- paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
