Continous Improvement Engineer

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc.; Huntley (IL); In loco; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Huntley, IL. The role provides leadership to deploy strategic CI plans, promote Lean thinking, and improve product quality and efficiency across facilities.

The candidate will engage with leadership and process owners, drive best practices, and coach teams in problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous learning to sustain a total quality culture.

Competenze

• B.S. degree in technical disciplines and 5 years in manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma certification highly desired.
• Familiarity with ISO/SQF standards and quality systems.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Lead CI initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Collaborate with enterprise leadership to deploy lean practices.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and track budgeted savings.
• Facilitate audits of CI systems and promote a quality culture.
• Balance quality, safety, and efficiency across operations.

Conoscenze

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem solving

Quality management

Statistical thinking

Formazione

B.S. Degree in technical disciplines

Strumenti

ISO/SQF knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Position Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer position provides leadership and support to the deployment of a strategic plan which ensures customer satisfaction through the efficient production of superior quality products. The successful candidate will actively promote the Continuous Improvement frameworks and assessments, and other initiatives that provide roadmaps to a total quality culture. This includes direct engagement with facilities to fully understand workplace realities. It also requires hands‑on technical and functional leadership to improve technical and procedural standards.

Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 based on experience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work closely with enterprise leadership, BU and facilities leaders, and process owners to identify, develop, adopt, and diffuse manufacturing best practices throughout operations and drive accountability at all levels.

• Support facility managers to improve their processes to reduce waste; decrease changeover times; reduce inventory; improve quality, root cause analyses and problem solving; and develop workforce capabilities and skill versatilities.

• Lead change and model desirable behaviors (goal orientation, perseverance, process orientation, follow-through, communication, etc.) to set an example for others to follow.

• Prioritize improvements to help businesses achieve budgeted savings through process improvements.

• Promote strategies and best practices to accelerate transformation to a quality and continues improvement culture. Focus on principles, practices, and behaviors needed to transform into an enterprise of Lean thinkers and practitioners.

• Balance quality, productivity, and safety to achieve positive results in all areas.

• Promote the Quality Vision and Quality/CI strategic plan. Help shape/improve the plan over time.

• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand and reconcile requirements.

• Facilitate peer networking among the quality/CI managers.

• Implement audits for CI systems.

• Support and contribute to a healthy and safety work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Critical Knowledge and Skills:

• B.S. Degree in technical disciplines and 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.

• Lean 6 Sigma certification highly desired. Demonstrable roots in a lean culture.

• Familiarity and working knowledge of ISO/SQF.

• The ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical reference is required. Must be well‑versed in contemporary quality and manufacturing philosophies.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple priorities are required.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to work with customers, vendors and employees are every level of the organization is required.

• Strong leadership and coaching practices are required including a hands‑on, “Go See” approach to constantly calibrate on expectations and mentor…

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