Manager, Operational Excellence

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging leader is seeking a Manager of Production Engineering in Tampa, Florida. This role focuses on leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational efficiencies across manufacturing sites while collaborating with plant leaders. Applicants should have over 5 years of CI experience and strong skills in process improvement methodologies. The position requires significant travel, approximately 75% each month.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and CI tools.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify high value project opportunities within the CAPP division.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive CI strategy.
• Collaborate with plant leaders to ensure improvements are implemented.

Skills

Process Improvement

Project Management

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

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CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 25,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

Responsibilities

• This position will work to identify high value project opportunities within the CAPP division, build cross functional project teams, and execute results-driven rapid Kaizen events. The incumbent will develop and prepare materials for use in the events, coordinate with plant management and participants, lead instruction on the use of process improvement tools, facilitate team decisions, manage teamwork, resolve team conflict, assist in the development of implementation action plans, and conduct follow-up activities through audits and process monitoring. Primary focus for the position will be in driving value through teams throughout our manufacturing sites, however can support all other areas of the business as demand dictates.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive CI strategy that aligns with the Division goals and objectives
• Lead the CI Steering team in execution of the annual CI strategy
• Collaborate with plant leaders to ensure improvements are successfully implemented and sustained
• Collaborate with plant leaders to identify inefficiencies in organizational workflows and develop solutions that drive operational improvement to meet key performance commitments
• Utilize CI tools, methodologies, and techniques like Process / Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Hoshin Kanri, 5S, TPM, Kata, Kanban, Poka Yoke, Gemba and Kaizen to reduce divisional waste/cost and improve manufacturing efficiency
• Develop and provide training with a focus on practical shop floor applications to plant teams on operational excellence principles, methodologies, and tools to drive improvement in business operation
• Develop and mentor a team of CI Champions in each plant to drive organizational improvement effectiveness
• Standardize learning materials and enable ease of accessibility
• Collaborate and align CAPP functions and plants to achieve business directives to ensure the successful implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with plant resources to establish a community of best practices that are implemented across the division
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of CI initiatives and identify areas for further improvement
• Leverage leading indicator metrics to proactively manage outcome
• Establish standardized procedures to ensure consistency and quality in operation
• Develop computer systems that minimize organizational waste and support standardization
• Create and maintain an accessible repository for safety/Lean/CI tools and all related information
• Lead and manage CI projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
• Provide organizational guidance for projects, selection, tool utilization and management strategy to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and reduce lead time
• Champion, encourage and support a culture of continuous improvement within the organization
• Travel to various CAPP plants approximately 75% of the time each month

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Manufacturing, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Packaging & Containers