Continuous Improvement Manager (CIM)-Industry Experience Required
About The Position
The Continuous Improvement Manager (CIM) is responsible for establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process. This role leads the facility's efforts in quality through the management of all quality systems, and facilitates the plant safety committee and initiatives. The CIM works with supervisors and operating teams to understand and improve manufacturing and quality systems, emphasizing the use of manufacturing reliability tools. This position also supports safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations, and safety orientation for new hires, and requires knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations. The CIM manages internal auditing processes, monitors the Tracking Incidents and Credits System, and actively participates in the New Item process, customer audits, and communication, while maintaining knowledge of customer-specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements.
Requirements
- Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry required.
- 2-4 years experience manufacturing experience; preferably in a corrugated or converting environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and managing high performance work systems and teams.
- Knowledge of and compliance with local and corporate policies.
- Must understand OHSA/EPA regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree Highly Preferred
Responsibilities
- Establish an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process.
- Lead facility efforts in quality through management of all quality systems.
- Facilitate the plant safety committee and initiatives.
- Work with supervisors and operating teams to understand and improve manufacturing and quality systems.
- Emphasize use of manufacturing reliability tools to accomplish operating objectives.
- Provide support by leading the plant safety team.
- Support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires.
- Manage internal auditing processes.
- Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting.
- Actively participate in the New Item process, as well as Customer audits and communication.
- Maintain knowledge of customer specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements.
Benefits
- Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards.
- This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
