Atlanta Regional Continuous Improvement Manager

Altium Packaging; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the implementation of their innovative production system across multiple plants. This role requires a dynamic leader with extensive experience in Total Productive Maintenance and a strong ability to coach and develop teams. You will engage with operations leadership to drive productivity while ensuring employee well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement. Join a company that rewards its people and fosters a culture of excellence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and training opportunities

Bonus potential

401(k) plan with company contributions

Rewards and recognition programs

Company holidays and vacation days

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) required.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of the Altium Production System across regional plants.
• Lead cross-functional improvement teams and local initiatives.

Skills

Data retrieval and analysis

ERP utilization and optimization

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership and coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

10-15 years of experience in TPM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location Address:

400 Indeco Boulevard SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30336

Work Shift:

Salary Exempt (United States of America)

The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager drives implementation of the Altium Production System (APS) across several pillar / elements of Operational Excellence: Safety, Quality, Daily Team Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Continuous Skills Development for designated plants. The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager assumes responsibility for the implementation of APS to designated regional plants, providing leadership, and coaching that result in excellence in productivity while maintaining the well-being of all plant employees.

Role will include, but is not limited to the following:

1. Demonstrate leadership, high personal standards, ability to develop intellectual capital and professional ethics.
2. Engage with Regional Operations Manager and Regional VP on regional loss elimination activities and planning.
3. Support Operations Leadership in regional loss planning process.
4. Educate, communicate, and work with all levels of manufacturing employees including senior leadership, plant leaders, and shop-floor employees.
5. Plan, lead, and facilitate meetings / working sessions.
6. Direct and lead multiple initiatives at once.
7. Build and implement detailed project plans.
8. Utilize computer skills necessary to build presentations and spreadsheets.
9. Train Plant Employees and Plant Leadership in Altium Production Systems.
10. Create and drive local loss planning.
11. Lead Cross functional improvement teams.
12. Lead local improvement work.

• Create APS Element content in conjunction with Element Owner. Provide feedback to customer service, sales representatives and plant leaders on status of work orders.

Required Education and Experience

1. 10 – 15 years working knowledge and practical experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) including team development and coaching is required.
2. 10 – 15 years Practical application of TPM and Continuous Improvement principles.
3. Manufacturing operations experience strongly preferred especially in rigid plastics and continuous flow manufacturing.
4. Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively assess situations and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
5. Must be a team player and strong leader with the ability to influence organizational change.
6. Must have the ability and desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment, be a self-starter and successful in working without close supervision while implementing APS standards.
7. Superior written and verbal communication skills.
8. Analytical mindset and ability to understand and organize data.
9. Strong problem-solving skills.
10. Multi-plant responsibility in assigned region.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred (any field directly related to the design and/or manufacturing of the primary products), or in a significantly related field such as business, planning or supply chain.
2. Continued career interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, plant operations / management, and senior management roles.

Skills:

1. Demonstrated data retrieval, analysis, and reporting skills.
2. Experience with ERP utilization, management, and optimization.
3. Strong ability to retrieve data, analyze data and understand operational data.
4. Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
5. Adaptable & adjust approach to match varied task requirements.
6. Ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices.
7. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening) Ability to adjust communication style to multiple audiences, facilitate group coaching, and information sharing ability to positively confront and effectively deal with noncompliance through effective soft Skills.
8. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and ability to empower people, specifically mentoring and coaching individuals in identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
9. Develop ability to build personal relationships based on trust, mutual respect and open communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit periodically, bend, twist, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to perform data entry on the computer, and to handle and set the quality measuring devices. Ability to walk across the plant several times throughout the shift as needed.

Travel requirement up to 50% within region with occasional travel outside of designated region.

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People!

We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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