<p>Description</p> <p>What you will do</p> <ul> <li> <p>Uphold a genuine regard for safety, ensuring employees understand and follow safety guidelines and recognizing individuals for their involvement</p> </li><li> <p>Drive continuous improvement by spending time on the floor talking with operators, completing time studies, verifying/validating SOPs, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead projects by gathering information from hourly employees, creating tangible goals and deadlines, and reporting improvements to all employees</p> </li><li> <p>Align with Department Managers on priority of projects and provides updates</p> </li><li> <p>Audit quality, safety, and environmental housekeeping procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible to support a 24/7 operation</p> </li><li> <p>Be highly organized and self-directed with an ability to prioritize projects, combined with the ability to provide and receive direction.</p> </li><li> <p>Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to quickly absorb new procedures and new industry advancements.</p> </li></ul> <p>Education / professional background</p> <ul> <li> <p>Four-year technical/Bachelor's degree or Continuous Improvement Practitioner training with relevant work experience applying continuous improvement methodologies in manufacturing required</p> </li><li> <p>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to work with manufacturing operations personnel throughout the levels of the organization</p> </li><li> <p>Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p> </li><li> <p>General knowledge of manufacturing, including the desired properties and quality standards for products</p> </li><li> <p>Must have strong time management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects in addition to day-to-day process problems</p> </li><li> <p>Overcome obstacles and setbacks and react with positivity and optimism in the face of unforeseen challenges</p> </li><li> <p>Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Share Point, and the ability to quickly learn software needed to perform job specific duties.</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible Packaging Industry experience (Flexo printing, extrusion lamination, and/or converting) is a plus, but not required.</p> </li><li> <p>Lean/Six Sigma Certification is preferred</p> </li></ul> <p>What we have to offer</p> <ul> <li> <p>Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career</p> </li><li> <p>Development opportunities where your input makes a difference. A competitive compensation package, 401K plan and flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family's needs</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Preferred</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelors or better in Business Administration</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelors or better in Engineering</p> </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <p>Preferred</p> <ul> <li>5 years: Relevant work experience preferably plant based </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</p> <p>This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.</p> <p>For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</p> <p>Job Category: Operational Excellence</p> <p>Full-Time</p>