Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

We are seeking a dedicated Continuous Improvement Engineer to join a family-owned company in the corrugated packaging industry. The role is pivotal in driving efficiency, enhancing product quality, and leading strategic process improvements across the entire corrugated box plant. The focus will be on boosting production throughput, machine efficiency, reducing setup times, and achieving measurable cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6S implementation and sustainment across production and office environments.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and add cost savings.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and SPC principles to optimize plant performance.
• Analyze production workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce cycle times.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for safety, productivity, and quality.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and other teams to streamline operational processes.
• Implement and maintain SPC methodologies to monitor and improve process capability.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process stability, defect reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Partner with quality and production teams to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects or inconsistencies.
• Lead continuous improvement events and cross-functional activities to engage employees in problem-solving.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by training and mentoring employees.
• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and value stream analysis for sustainable improvements.
• Work closely with supply chain, customer service, and office functions to improve order flow, inventory management, and administrative efficiency.
• Communicate progress and project outcomes to leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or process optimization within a manufacturing environment (corrugated industry experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of 6S, Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC principles.
• Experience in conducting continuous improvement events, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.