Continuous Improvement Manager II
Amcor•Joplin, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
As the Continuous Improvement Manager II, you'll be a key member of the plant leadership team responsible for driving operational excellence through the deployment of Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies. This role leads high-impact initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost while embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the facility. You'll also partner cross-functionally to execute the plant’s annual operating plan, delivering measurable results through hands-on leadership, data-driven decision-making, and strong engagement on the production floor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related technical field preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement
- Proven experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies
- Solid proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (SAP experience preferred)
- Results-driven with a strong track record of delivering measurable improvements
- Influential leader who can drive change across all levels of the organization
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective coach and communicator
- High level of business and operational acumen
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience driving CI initiatives directly on the plant floor
- Ability to overcome resistance and lead change effectively
- Track record of delivering quantifiable cost savings and performance gains
- Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams
Responsibilities
- Champion a safety-first culture by collaborating with EHS to ensure policies, programs, and practices promote a safe working environment
- Serve as a visible leader on the plant floor, setting expectations and reinforcing standards
- Lead the deployment and sustainment of Lean and CI methodologies across the plant
- Identify, prioritize, and execute high-value cost savings and efficiency projects
- Drive a structured approach to project selection, resourcing, and execution
- Partner with operations to address daily production challenges, improving: Product quality, Throughput and productivity, On-time delivery performance
- Act as a site-wide problem solver, using root cause analysis and data to drive solutions
- Coach and develop engineers, supervisors, and hourly team members on CI principles and leadership skills
- Lead and facilitate training programs to build organizational CI capability
- Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture
- Analyze data from multiple systems to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to track CI progress
- Support and lead efforts to improve performance against CI audits and benchmarks
- Lead cross-functional teams on major improvement initiatives
- Communicate progress, results, and priorities to plant leadership and stakeholders
- Promote best practice sharing across the facility and broader organization
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
