Continuous Improvement Manager at Menasha Packaging in Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumb ent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-i nclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Executes lean vision, strategies and initiatives that deliver continuous improvement, culture transformation, waste reduction and/or cost savings


• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to identify continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence and/or customer satisfaction


• Works directly with key stakeholders to coordinate and lead improvement initiatives resulting in quality, throughput, cost savings and/or margin enhancement opportunities


• Facilitates and coordinates Kaizen blitz activities


• Develops lean tracking tools, communication cadences, monitor results and report progress to key stakeholders


• Assists in the development and implementation of capital projects, including equipment feasibility studies, working with key stakeholders


• Facilitates lean training and guidance, including effective use of lean tools, for key stakeholders


• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints


• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required-Engineering, Business or related field preferred


• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required


• Relevant experience will include experience driving tangible improvements to the quality and profitability of operations in a lean manufacturing environment


• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Yukon, PA as well as other business locations as needed


• Knowledge of A3 problem-solving methodology


• Ability to promote and manage positive change at various operational levels


• Ability to proactively and independently identify opportunities for improvement


• Ability to collaboratively plan projects and manage project resources


• Skilled in facilitating Kaizen events


• Ability to maintain stakeholder buy-in required to drive projects to completion


• Ability to calculate project ROI, including both hard and soft savings


• Knowledge of corrugate manufacturing is a plus