Continuous Improvement Specialist - Operations Excellence

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence across our manufacturing facilities. You will partner with plant leadership to identify opportunities and implement improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, facilitate Lean and CI projects, conduct RCA and Kaizen events, and develop best practices across locations. Travel ~40% to regional sites and influence change without direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Engineering, or related experience.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and delivering measurable results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance improvement by monitoring key operational and financial metrics.
• Lead cross-functional teams and corrective action plans to close gaps.
• Partner with plant leadership to boost productivity, efficiency and delivery.
• Ensure KPI reporting accuracy and consistency across facilities.
• Facilitate Lean and Continuous Improvement projects across sites.
• Lead RCA, Kaizen events, and problem-solving activities to reduce waste.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence across our manufacturing facilities. You will partner with plant leadership to identify opportunities and implement improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, facilitate Lean and CI projects, conduct RCA and Kaizen events, and develop best practices across locations. Travel ~40% to regional sites and influence change without direct reports.