Continuous Improvement Engineer III

Shorr Packaging Corp.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorr Packaging Corp in Aurora, IL seeks a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer III to lead enterprise-wide initiatives transforming customer operations and driving strategic growth. This senior role designs complex solutions, mentors engineers and sales professionals, and partners with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product Development to ensure successful delivery.

You will develop advanced metrics and dashboards to measure ROI, guide decisions, and push innovation in packaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience in customer or supplier facing engineering, process improvement, or consultative sales roles.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leading Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Proven success in leading enterprise-level projects with multimillion-dollar impact.
• Expected travel is up to 50% nationally.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Solution Design: Lead the development of enterprise-level solutions that integrate packaging automation, process optimization, and supply chain innovation to deliver transformative results for customers.
• Executive Engagement: Act as a senior consultant to C-suite executives, presenting high-impact strategies and influencing long-term operational decisions.
• Innovation Leadership: Identify emerging technologies and industry trends to proactively develop new solution offerings and drive continuous improvement across customer engagements.
• Program Ownership: Design and oversee large-scale programs that span multiple regions and business units, ensuring alignment with customer goals and internal capabilities.
• Mentorship & Development: Serve as a technical mentor and thought leader for Level I and II Engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product Development teams to ensure seamless execution of complex solutions.
• Performance Analytics: Establish advanced metrics and dashboards to track project ROI, customer satisfaction, and solution adoption. Use insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive engagement

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer III role leads enterprise-wide initiatives that transform customer operations and drive strategic growth. This senior-level role is responsible for architecting complex solutions, influencing executive stakeholders, leading strategic and continuous improvement projects and mentoring a high-performing team of engineers and sales professionals.

• Strategic Solution Design: Lead the development of enterprise-level solutions that integrate packaging automation, process optimization, and supply chain innovation to deliver transformative results for customers.
• Executive Engagement: Act as a senior consultant to C-suite executives, presenting high-impact strategies and influencing long-term operational decisions.
• Innovation Leadership: Identify emerging technologies and industry trends to proactively develop new solution offerings and drive continuous improvement across customer engagements.
• Program Ownership: Design and oversee large-scale programs that span multiple regions and business units, ensuring alignment with customer goals and internal capabilities.
• Mentorship & Development: Serve as a technical mentor and thought leader for Level I and II Engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product Development teams to ensure seamless execution of complex solutions.
• Performance Analytics: Establish advanced metrics and dashboards to track project ROI, customer satisfaction, and solution adoption. Use insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of related experience in customer or supplier facing engineering, process improvement, or consultative sales roles.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leading Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Proven success in leading enterprise-level projects with multimillion-dollar impact.
• Deep expertise in packaging equipment or automation systems preferred
• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
• Expected travel is up to 50% nationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management certification (CAPM or PMP).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience with packaging equipment or automation technologies.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 per year.

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Shorr Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages
• Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.
• 401K plan plus matching
• Team based Employee Owner company culture

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.