Continuous Improvement Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products; Tamaqua (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 98,400 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products in Tamaqua, PA is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the implementation of the Reynolds Production System. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in driving continuous improvement within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include leading performance initiatives, managing CI projects, and coaching team leaders. The estimated compensation ranges from USD $98,400.00 to USD $139,000.00 annually.

Local candidates only; no relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience driving continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of the Reynolds Production System at the site level.
• Identify and execute improvement initiatives for better performance.
• Facilitate performance reviews and adjust improvement plans.

Skills

Continuous improvement leadership

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Cross-functional project leadership

Financial acumen

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager

Position located at our manufacturing plant in Tamaqua, PA.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

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

Local Candidates Only

No relocation assistance available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.