Plant Continuous Improvement Manager

Mondi AG•Eastman, GA

25d

About The Position

The Plant Continuous Improvement Manager will identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across various departments including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Office functions. This role supports plant objectives such as productivity, waste reduction, quality improvement, cost reduction, and safety. The manager will lead foundational CI initiatives to establish standard ways of working, manage CI projects end-to-end, ensure visibility and sustainability of improvements, and develop/maintain CI standards. They will act as a change agent, build CI capability through training and coaching, and support new employee onboarding with CI principles. The role is crucial for embedding continuous improvement into daily operations at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

A BSc Degree or higher in a related field such as engineering, statistics, or similar
2+ years of proven experience with lean methods, such as A3, 5S, Gemba, Kaizen OEE, PSM, etc
Relevant professional experience in project management
Good presentation and communication skills, with the ability to efficiently interact with different cultures and organisational levels
Proven leadership skills to manage project teams effectively
Hands-on mentality and solution-oriented work style
Very good command of MS Office

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, preferred
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Office functions), supporting plant objectives such as productivity, waste reduction, quality improvement, cost, and safety.
Lead and deliver foundational CI initiatives to establish standard ways of working (e.g. Daily Management Systems, skill matrices and training plans, operational SOPs) in collaboration with Production, HR, Quality, and other functions.
Manage CI projects end‑to‑end, coordinating cross‑functional teams to ensure clear scope, timing, budget adherence, and alignment with plant priorities.
Ensure visibility, handover, and sustainability of improvements by communicating progress and results to plant leadership and monitoring performance after implementation.
Develop, maintain, and improve standards such as processes, templates, reports, and SOPs together with the respective departments.
Capture and share good practices within the plant and across the wider organization.
Act as a change agent, supporting management of change and helping embed continuous improvement into daily operations at all levels of the organization.
Build CI capability in the plant from the ground up by delivering training, workshops, and on‑the‑job coaching on CI principles and tools (e.g. 5S, problem solving, basic Lean concepts), fostering a practical continuous improvement mindset.
Support onboarding of new employees by introducing them to CI principles and expected ways of working, in both production and office environments.

Benefits

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential.
Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success.
Be part of our future.
We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design.
Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.
Our strength lies in our diversity.
We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in.
We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you.
We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi.
If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.