Operational Excellence Engineer — Lean Six Sigma Leader

AptarGroup, Inc.; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Vacation

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

AptarGroup, Inc. in Cary, IL seeks an Engineer, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement to drive Lean initiatives across production, logistics and quality. You will lead improvement projects, mentor OE Coordinators and align actions with site leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering or related field, Six Sigma and Lean knowledge, with a goal to earn Aptar Black Belt within 24 months. Strong problem-solving, data analysis and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Lean Management knowledge.
• Aptar Black Belt Certification within 24 months of assuming the role.
• Proven experience in project management and continuous improvement within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid-scale continuous improvement projects across production, logistics, and quality.
• Supervise and mentor Training Coordinators, ensuring effective execution of improvement and training initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams using structured problem-solving methods (QRQC, A3, DMAIC).
• Monitor and analyze KPIs (OEE, scrap, OTIF, downtime) and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure consistent use of OE tools such as 5S, SMED, TPM, and GBS across departments.
• Support digitalization efforts, including automated data collection and dashboard reporting.
• Coordinate site readiness for AOS Self-Evaluations and improvement planning.
• Track and identify cost savings incentives and update and track AIP savings
• Oversee development and delivery of training programs in collaboration with Training Coordinators.
• Assess training effectiveness and ensure alignment with operational goals and OE strategies.
• Communicate performance insights and improvement opportunities to site leadership.
• Promote Aptar-e and #PrideforProductivity principles throughout the campus.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Change management

Time management

Education

BS in Engineering or Operations Management

Six Sigma certification

Lean Management knowledge

Aptar Black Belt within 24 months

Tools

Digital transformation tools

Job description

AptarGroup, Inc. in Cary, IL seeks an Engineer, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement to drive Lean initiatives across production, logistics and quality. You will lead improvement projects, mentor OE Coordinators and align actions with site leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering or related field, Six Sigma and Lean knowledge, with a goal to earn Aptar Black Belt within 24 months. Strong problem-solving, data analysis and cross-functional collaboration are essential.