Continuous Improvement Manager

ProAmpac • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager drives continuous improvement in a manufacturing operation by working directly with employees on the floor, evaluating work methods, leading improvement projects, and auditing quality, safety, and environmental housekeeping procedures. The role collaborates with Department Managers to prioritize projects and communicates progress and results to employees. It requires flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, strong organization and self-direction, and the ability to prioritize work, adapt to new procedures and industry advancements, and both provide and receive direction.

Requirements

• A five-year technical or bachelor's degree, or Continuous Improvement Practitioner training with relevant work experience applying continuous improvement methodologies in manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills to work with manufacturing operations personnel at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• General knowledge of manufacturing, including desired product properties and quality standards.
• Strong time-management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects and day-to-day process problems.
• Ability to overcome obstacles and setbacks and respond positively and optimistically to unforeseen challenges.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint, and ability to learn job-specific software quickly.
• Ability to stay organized and self-directed, prioritize projects, and provide and receive direction.
• Ability to absorb new procedures and industry advancements quickly using analytical and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible packaging industry experience, such as flexographic printing, extrusion lamination, and/or converting.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety by ensuring employees understand and follow safety guidelines and recognizing their involvement.
• Drive continuous improvement by spending time on the production floor, talking with operators, conducting time studies, and verifying and validating SOPs.
• Lead projects by gathering information from hourly employees, setting tangible goals and deadlines, and reporting improvements to employees.
• Coordinate with Department Managers on project priorities and provide updates.
• Audit quality, safety, and environmental housekeeping procedures.
• Support a 24/7 operation as needed.
• Manage and prioritize ongoing projects alongside day-to-day process problems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• 401K plan.
• Flexible benefits customizable to the needs of the employee and family.
• Development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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