Continuous Improvement Engineer

Silgan Containers • Evansville, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Closures is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our Evansville, Indiana, manufacturing plant. This role is ideal for a Lean manufacturing, process improvement, or operational excellence professional who wants to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred
• 4 or more years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing or industrial production environment
• 2 or more years of experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Six Sigma initiatives
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and standard work principles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and present operational data
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and training skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive continuous improvement projects from planning through implementation
• Develop, deliver, and support Lean Six Sigma programs focused on operational excellence
• Facilitate problem-solving activities, Kaizen events, TPM initiatives, value stream mapping, 5S, and standard work implementation
• Assess current manufacturing processes to identify waste, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Analyze operational and statistical data and communicate findings through reports and presentations
• Train plant leadership and manufacturing employees on new processes, procedures, and best practices
• Measure and validate results of improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable performance gains

Benefits

• Excellent compensation based on experience, skills, education, and market conditions
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and more
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hands-on exposure to Lean Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives
• Promotion-from-within culture with career growth opportunities
• Long-term employment with a stable Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level