Continuous Improvement Manager - Paper Packaging

Ilocatum; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for its Pryor, OK operations (Tulsa Area). This hands-on leadership role turns loss analyses into measurable savings and builds a lasting CI culture across two plants.

You will lead quarterly loss analyses, coach teams on Lean tools, and drive cost reduction through Lean and Six Sigma while partnering with executive leaders to align improvements with business goals and track results.

Qualifications

• Must have paper manufacturing CI experience.
• Proficient in Lean and DMAIC problem solving.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven coaching and influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly loss analyses and drive high-impact improvement projects.
• Coach teams on Lean tools and lead cost reduction through Lean and Six Sigma.
• Partner with leadership to align improvements with business goals and track results.

Skills

Paper CI experience

Lean & DMAIC

Excel & data analysis

Coaching & influence

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager, Paper Packaging Lean Six Sigma

Pryor, OK (Tulsa Area) | $105,000 to $130,000/yr

Turn loss analysis into measurable savings and build a lasting CI culture across a mill and converting plant.

Must-Haves

• Paper manufacturing CI experience
• Lean principles and DMAIC problem solving
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Proven coaching and influence skills

What You'll Do

• Lead quarterly loss analyses and drive the site's highest-impact improvement projects.
• Coach teams on Lean tools and lead cost reduction through Lean and Six Sigma.
• Partner with leadership to align improvements with business goals and track results.

Nice-to-Haves

• Green Belt or Black Belt
• Power BI or SAP

Why This Role

A hands-on leadership role at a growing packaging company, with direct impact on cost, performance, and culture across two operations.