Process Improvement Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Village of Farmingdale (NY); In loco; USD 103.000 - 172.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Smurfit Westrock in Farmingdale, NY, seeks a Process Improvement Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives and elevate plant performance. This role acts as a change agent, partnering with site leadership to implement the WestRock Operating System and achieve safety, quality, cost, service and people goals.

You will drive CI projects, coach teams, manage the CI pipeline, and report results including cost and productivity benefits.

Competenze

• B.S. or A.S. in a technical field preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing experience required; paper/packaging experience is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; Yellow/Green Belt training within 6 months and certified within 18 months.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools including structured problem-solving methodology.
• Experience leading team-based process improvement projects for manufacturing applications with proven results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence positive change.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor others.

Mansioni

• Partner with site leaders to align CI priorities with overall business strategy and goals.
• Identify and prioritize areas of improvement using a zero-loss mindset.
• Deliver value by leading and supporting focused execution of CI projects.
• Manage the local pipeline of improvement projects aligned to productivity targets.
• Work with site leaders to assign resources to ensure project success.
• Build capability in others through coaching and mentoring project leaders and teams.
• Support implementation of enterprise initiatives including Daily Management System, Problem-Solving Practices, and Reliability Excellence.
• Coordinate regular progress reviews of CI projects with project leaders and site leadership.
• Function as a liaison to the divisional Operational Excellence team.
• Track and report results including cost/productivity benefits.
• Ensure all projects and savings are documented in the productivity tracker.
• Share best practices within and outside the site.
• Support the enterprise Learning & Development framework and tools in partnership with operations.

Conoscenze

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coaching/mentoring

Problem-solving

Project leadership

Formazione

Technical degree (B.S./A.S.)

Strumenti

Structured problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Descrizione del lavoro

Process Improvement Manager - Farmingdale, NY

The Opportunity

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader plays a key role in building a sustainable culture of employee engagement in continuous improvement. This position will act as a change agent to elevate levels of plant performance and deliver high impact results. The CI Leader functions as a member of the site leadership team and is responsible for all operational excellence and world class manufacturing activities. This role serves as a site resource to drive local CI improvement. The role may also liaison with divisional and site resources to execute productivity strategies and ensure CI activities are aligned with business goals related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Service, and People. Success in this role requires a leader who can effectively drive change in a fast paced manufacturing environment utilizing continuous improvement methodologies and tools. Sample responsibilities include identifying / prioritizing improvement activities, tracking financial progress, and coaching / mentoring project leaders and teams. The ability to influence and lead others is key to success.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

The CI Leader is responsible for helping drive business results including productivity by leveraging continuous improvement systems, processes, and tools. She/he will help support the deployment of the standard WestRock Operating System and build a sustainable culture of employee engagement in continuous improvement. Specific responsibilities Include:

• Partnering with site leaders to ensure site CI priorities are aligned with overall business strategy and goals.
• Leverage a zero-loss mindset to identify and prioritize areas of improvement.
• Deliver value by both leading and supporting the focused execution of CI projects.
• Manage the local pipeline of improvement projects aligned to productivity targets.
• Work with site leaders to prioritize and assign resources to ensure project success.
• Build capability in others through coaching and mentoring project leaders and teams.
• Support implementation of enterprise initiatives including Daily Management System, Problem-Solving Practices, and Reliability Excellence.
• Coordinate regular progress reviews of CI projects with project leaders and site leadership.
• Function as a liaison to the divisional Operational Excellence team.
• Tracking and reporting of results including cost / productivity benefits.
• Ensuring all projects and savings are properly documented in the WestRock productivity tracker.
• Sharing best practices within and outside of the site.
• Supporting the enterprise Learning & Development framework, processes, and tools in partnership with the operations and support of technical floor trainers.

What You Need to Succeed

• B.S or A.S in a technical field preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing role is required. Paper and packaging experience is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred but not required. Will be required to complete WestRock Yellow Belt and Green Belt training within 6 months of hire and become certified within 18 months.
• Knowledge and skill of continuous improvement tools including structured problem-solving methodology
• Experience with leading team-based process improvement projects for manufacturing applications with proven results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and influence to drive positive change
• Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor others

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate
• Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long-term financial goals
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection
• Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being
• Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more

The salary range for this position is $103,125.00 - $171,875.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.