Continuous Improvement Engineer

silgancontainers; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Lean Six Sigma exposure

Promotion-from-within

Job summary

Silgan Closures is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our Evansville, Indiana manufacturing plant. The role drives Lean Six Sigma programs and operational excellence in a high-speed environment.

You will lead Kaizen events, TPM initiatives, and standard work to identify waste and optimize processes, while training leadership and employees on new best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred (Engineering/Industrial Technology/Manufacturing).
• 4+ years in a high-speed manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• 2+ years leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and standard work principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and present data.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive continuous improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop, deliver, and support Lean Six Sigma programs focused on operational excellence.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities, Kaizen events, TPM initiatives, value stream mapping, 5S, and standard work implementation.
• Assess current manufacturing processes to identify waste, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze operational and statistical data and communicate findings through reports and presentations.
• Train plant leadership and manufacturing employees on new processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Measure and validate results of improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable performance gains.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Communication

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

TPM

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Standard Work

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Evansville, IN

Silgan Closures is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our Evansville, Indiana, manufacturing plant. This role is ideal for a Lean manufacturing, process improvement, or operational excellence professional who wants to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

What We Offer You:

• Excellent compensation based on experience, skills, education, and market conditions
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and more
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hands-on exposure to Lean Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives
• Promotion-from-within culture with career growth opportunities
• Long-term employment with a stable Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate and drive continuous improvement projects from planning through implementation
• Develop, deliver, and support Lean Six Sigma programs focused on operational excellence
• Facilitate problem‑solving activities, Kaizen events, TPM initiatives, value stream mapping, 5S, and standard work implementation
• Assess current manufacturing processes to identify waste, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Analyze operational and statistical data and communicate findings through reports and presentations
• Train plant leadership and manufacturing employees on new processes, procedures, and best practices
• Measure and validate results of improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable performance gains

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred
• 4 or more years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing or industrial production environment
• 2 or more years of experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Six Sigma initiatives
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and standard work principles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and present operational data
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and training skills

Who We Are :

Silgan Closures is a Fortune 500 global leader in packaging manufacturing, with 100+ facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. We provide sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for leading food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods companies.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.