Continuous Improvement Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus (10%)

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for their Jacksonville, IL plant. The role involves leading the Reynolds Production System deployment, driving measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, over 5 years of experience in CI within manufacturing, and proficiency in Lean methodologies and data analysis tools. The position offers a salary ranging from $98,400 to $139,000, plus bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects independently.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site deployment of Reynolds Production System.
• Manage CI project pipeline for operational results.
• Facilitate performance reviews with plant leadership.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Methodologies

Six Sigma

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team!

We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Manager at our manufacturing plant in Jacksonville, IL.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for accelerating operational performance by embedding a culture of disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and accountability within the plant. This role leads the deployment and sustainment of the Reynolds Production System (RPS), ensuring consistent application of lean principles, standard work, and data-driven decision making.

As manufacturing capabilities evolve through automation, technology, and process innovation, this role plays a critical part in scaling best practices across the network—connecting teams, building capability, and driving measurable gains in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Lead the site-level deployment and sustainment of the Reynolds Production System (RPS), ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and business priorities.
• Partner with plant leadership to translate business objectives into actionable CI strategies that deliver measurable performance improvement.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives that drive sustainable gains in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP/P).
• Serve as a connector between operations, engineering, and technical teams to accelerate adoption of new technologies and process improvements.
• Own and manage the CI project pipeline, ensuring initiatives are scoped appropriately, executed effectively, and deliver targeted financial and operational results.
• Establish and maintain a robust auditing and governance process to reinforce RPS standards and drive accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate regular performance reviews with plant leadership to assess capability maturity, identify gaps, and adjust improvement plans accordingly.
• Champion lean methodologies including Kaizen, Daily Management Systems, Standard Work, 6S, Layered Process Audits, and structured problem-solving.
• Build organizational capability by coaching and developing leaders at all levels to lead and sustain improvement efforts independently.
• Design and deliver training programs to strengthen technical and leadership competencies aligned with RPS expectations.
• Partner cross-functionally with business unit CI leadership to share best practices, replicate successes, and ensure consistency across sites.
• Develop and track key performance indicators, ensuring clear linkage between CI activities and financial impact (cost savings, productivity, efficiency).
• Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption, engagement, and long‑term sustainability of process improvements.

You will love it here if…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Qualifications

We need you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience driving continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment; dedicated CI or operational excellence experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence frameworks in a plant setting.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects and influence without direct authority.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen with the ability to translate operational improvements into measurable business results.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Icing on the cake:

• Experience with manufacturing systems and tools (e.g., SAP, automation technologies, data systems) preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.

Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at [e-mail].

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $98,400.00 - USD $139,000.00 /A

Bonus Eligibility

Role is eligible for 10% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.