Plant Continuous Improvement Manager

Mondi Group; Eastman (GA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mondi Group in Eastman, GA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive lean initiatives across Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain. You will establish standard ways of working, manage cross-functional CI projects, and ensure sustainability of improvements with leadership visibility.

The role requires a BSc or higher in a related field, 2+ years in lean methods, and strong leadership and communication skills. A Six Sigma belt is preferred; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSc degree or higher in engineering, statistics, or related field.
• 2+ years of proven experience with lean methods (A3, 5S, Gemba, Kaizen, OEE, PSM).
• Relevant professional experience in project management.
• Strong presentation and communication skills across cultures and levels.
• Proven leadership to manage project teams effectively.
• Hands-on mindset with solution-oriented work style.
• Very good command of MS Office.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Office functions).
• Lead foundational CI initiatives to standardize ways of working with cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage CI projects end-to-end with clear scope, timing, and budget adherence.
• Ensure visibility, handover, and sustainability of improvements to plant leadership.
• Develop and improve standards, templates, reports, and SOPs with departments.

Connaissances

Lean methods

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Spanish (bilingual)

Formation

BSc Degree or higher in engineering, statistics, or related field

Outils

A3 methodology

5S

Gemba

Kaizen

OEE

PSM

Description du poste

• Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Office functions), supporting plant objectives such as productivity, waste reduction, quality improvement, cost, and safety
• Lead and deliver foundational CI initiatives to establish standard ways of working (e.g. Daily Management Systems, skill matrices and training plans, operational SOPs) in collaboration with Production, HR, Quality, and other functions
• Manage CI projects end-to-end, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure clear scope, timing, budget adherence, and alignment with plant priorities
• Ensure visibility, handover, and sustainability of improvements by communicating progress and results to plant leadership and monitoring performance after implementation
• Develop, maintain, and improve standards such as processes, templates, reports, and SOPs together with the respective departments.
• Capture and share good practices within the plant and across the wider organization
• Act as a change agent, supporting management of change and helping embed continuous improvement into daily operations at all levels of the organization
• Build CI capability in the plant from the ground up by delivering training, workshops, and on-the-job coaching on CI principles and tools (e.g. 5S, problem solving, basic Lean concepts), fostering a practical continuous improvement mindset
• Support onboarding of new employees by introducing them to CI principles and expected ways of working, in both production and office environments

• A BSc Degree or higher in a related field such as engineering, statistics, or similar
• 2+ years of proven experience with lean methods, such as A3, 5S, Gemba, Kaizen OEE, PSM, etc
• Relevant professional experience in project management
• Good presentation and communication skills, with the ability to efficiently interact with different cultures and organisational levels
• Proven leadership skills to manage project teams effectively
• Hands-on mentality and solution-oriented work style
• Very good command of MS Office
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile - for colleagues and customers - our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi's success. Be part of our future.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.