Continuous Improvement Manager
Job Description
Summary
Graham Packaging is seeking a dynamic and multidisciplinary Continuous Improvement Manager to optimize plant systems, production line and equipment performance, and product quality. The Continuous Improvement Manager will be skilled in assessing and diagnosing the root causes of problems that lead to defective products, production yield loss and reduced productive uptime. The Continuous Improvement Manager will work with plants to develop and manage A3 projects to systematically address the Pareto of improvement opportunities using Lean tools and the Graham Operational Excellence (OPEX) continuous improvement process. The Continuous Improvement Manager will be knowledgeable in the fundamentals of lean manufacturing including reduction of variability, waste elimination, and theory of constraints to drive continuous improvement. The position, regionally based, has CI responsibility for the Graham network of plants. Each CI has a focus area such as Rapid Change-Over, DOE / FMEA & 8D Complex Problem Solving, Graham Operating System – CI Element, Yield & Materials Kaizen, and Intelligent Factory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Continuous Improvement Manager’s responsibilities are to:
Core Proficiencies and Skills
o Factory systems and line process inputs
o Information flow
o Raw materials flow, conveyance, blending, and drying systems
o Blow Molder lines for throughput
o Injection Molding lines for capability
o Quality systems for defect elimination
o EHS systems for a safe working environment
o Operational systems for waste elimination
o People development for engagement and ownership
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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