CI Engineer

Aptar • Mukwonago, WI

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About The Position

We have an exciting position open in Mukwonago, WI. CI Engineer, reporting to the Director of Manufacturing. This position will be based in Mukwonago and will be in charge of ensuring Lean Enterprise, is continuously being improved through the systematic application of Lean Enterprise/APS tools and completion of assigned projects. Resources and support for the tools will come from designated department managers led by the Lean/CI Manager. The greatest opportunity for challenge and innovation will be effectively building a lean culture, developing Lean Enterprise, and leading local resources to success through influence. Directly reports to Director of Manufacturing with a dotted line to the Regional CI Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred technical background with 5 plus years of experience in manufacturing
• Strategic thinker that can lead and influence a group or team
• Inquisitive mindset and commitment to lifelong learning
• Strong skills in quantitative analysis
• Thorough understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles, certified Black Belt in Lean, Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Certification or experience using the Improvement and Coaching Katas is beneficial
• Highly motivated and can work from own initiative within broadly scoped position
• Thoughtful, servant leadership; Team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required

Responsibilities

• Use performance data to provide accurate charts and graphs for regular facility reporting
• Assist in training the workforce in Lean Methodologies
• Assist in teaching the workforce to use the Scientific Method to solve problems
• Lead Lean pilot groups and coach team members
• Lead and facilitate cross functional teams to drive cost-saving initiatives
• Identify, prioritize and leverage opportunities for improvement
• Mentor and coach Green Belt project owners
• Track progress of site improvement projects including: cost savings, pipeline opportunities, and other plant improvement actions
• Create and Maintain CI opportunity pipeline with hard savings targets
• Promote and communicate point kaizen activity internally and externally
• Assist shop floor CI teams with statistical analysis and solution validation
• Interface with regional operations CI group for external support
• Assist in developing and executing the site's yearly cost savings and improvement plans
• Support the 5S process within the facility

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan
• An outstanding benefits package, which includes 401(k), vacation, medical, dental, vision, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance for you and optional for your dependents, LTD, STD, flex spending, pet care, auto & home, critical illness, and a wellness program
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities
• Contribute to the communities where we reside

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees