Continuous Improvement Engineer | Lean Six Sigma & Kaizen

ProAmpac; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and incentive

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

ProAmpac in Catoosa, OK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives, lead Kaizen projects, and improve manufacturing efficiency and quality. You will work onsite to analyze processes, establish KPIs, and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role requires Lean/Six Sigma expertise, data analysis skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline; 5+ years leading Lean manufacturing activities.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, TPM, and DMAIC; Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, databases, and MS Project.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across all employee levels and departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and work onsite.
• Willingness to respond to after-hours and weekend call-ins.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize process improvements that increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce costs.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement projects and Kaizen events with management and hourly employees.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies and statistical process control to improve yield, uptime, throughput, and process utilization.
• Analyze operational data and establish KPIs to measure performance, track improvement results, and identify additional opportunities.
• Perform root cause analysis and partner with Quality and Operations to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Reduce waste, rework, production costs, setup and changeover times, and cycle times.
• Train and engage employees in continuous improvement practices and establish controls to sustain improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

DMAIC

TPM

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Minitab

Databases

Microsoft Project

Job description

ProAmpac in Catoosa, OK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives, lead Kaizen projects, and improve manufacturing efficiency and quality. You will work onsite to analyze processes, establish KPIs, and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role requires Lean/Six Sigma expertise, data analysis skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced plant environment.