Lean Transformation Engineer for Operational Excellence

Silgan White Cap Corp; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Hands-on Lean Six Sigma exposure

Promotion-from-within culture

Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You will coordinate projects from planning through implementation and coach leaders and teams in Lean Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field and 4+ years in manufacturing plus 2+ years leading CI initiatives; strong data analysis and training skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years in a high-speed manufacturing/industrial production environment.
• 2+ years leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and standard work principles.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to gather, interpret, and present data.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive continuous improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop, deliver, and support Lean Six Sigma programs focused on operational excellence.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities, Kaizen events, TPM initiatives, value stream mapping, 5S, and standard work implementation.
• Assess current manufacturing processes to identify waste, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze operational and statistical data and communicate findings through reports and presentations.
• Train plant leadership and manufacturing employees on new processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Measure and validate results of improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable performance gains.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

TPM

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Analytical Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Presentation

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology/Manufacturing

Job description

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You will coordinate projects from planning through implementation and coach leaders and teams in Lean Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field and 4+ years in manufacturing plus 2+ years leading CI initiatives; strong data analysis and training skills are essential.