Operational Excellence Engineer: Lean, Six Sigma & CI

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k & Retirement Savings plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Aptar is seeking an Engineer, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement in Cary, IL to drive site-wide improvements. You will lead projects across production, logistics and quality, mentor Training Coordinators, and apply QRQC, A3 and DMAIC methods to deliver measurable results.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or related field, Six Sigma and Lean expertise, and a plan to obtain Aptar Black Belt certification within two years. Strong communication and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• Six Sigma certification and Lean Management knowledge.
• Must obtain Aptar Black Belt Certification within 24 months of assuming the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid-scale continuous improvement projects across production, logistics, and quality.
• Supervise and mentor Training Coordinators and ensure effective execution of initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams using structured problem solving (QRQC, A3, DMAIC).
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, scrap, OTIF, downtime) and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure consistent use of OE tools (5S, SMED, TPM, GBS) across departments.
• Support digitalization efforts, including automated data collection and dashboards.
• Coordinate site readiness for AOS Self-Evaluations and improvement planning.
• Track cost savings incentives and update AIP savings.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Change management

Education

BS degree in Engineering/Operations Management

Six Sigma certification

Aptar Black Belt Certification within 24 months

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Digital transformation tools

Job description

Aptar is seeking an Engineer, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement in Cary, IL to drive site-wide improvements. You will lead projects across production, logistics and quality, mentor Training Coordinators, and apply QRQC, A3 and DMAIC methods to deliver measurable results.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or related field, Six Sigma and Lean expertise, and a plan to obtain Aptar Black Belt certification within two years. Strong communication and project leadership are essential.