Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing - Attleboro, MA

About Our Client

They specialize in plastic manufacturing and thermoforming.

Job Description

The Continuous Improvement Manager (Packing / Plastics Manufacturing Will):

• Direct, lead and facilitate CI activities utilizing lean improvement techniques such as Kaizen events, GEMBA, 5S, problem solving, data-based decision making to support optimizing and sustaining Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC).
• Implement corrective actions to improve and sustain safety, quality and productivity through collection and analysis of production data.
• Utilize statistical tools to evaluate performance of processes and products.
• Optimize manufacturing environment through standard documentation and training efficiency while coordinating with training, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Lead significant projects at the site related to material movement to warehouse, rationalization, site layout improvements, and industrialization of new products or other significant projects as assigned.
• Support implementation of capital procurement projects for the operation and facility, working closely with the plant operations, new product development, engineering, finance, and purchasing teams to assist with both short and long-term capital plans and execute.
• Work cross-functionally with floor team members, leadership, and engineering to optimize manufacturing environment and business systems.
• Support operational planning for improvements, capital investments, equipment, processes, and project management.
• Primary Continuous Improvement leader for site Operations Facility with capability of conducting coaching for other sites as needed.
• Support corporate training development and education initiatives as needed.
• When applicable, lead or participate in operations Business Process activities.
• Lead events with various business support entities and be the leader to drive change and influence the adoption and implementation of lean concepts.
• Possess strong communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization and have the ability to break down highly technical discussion into understandable concepts for non-technical colleagues.
• Possess knowledge of financial indicators and analysis as they pertain to capital planning, fixed asset management and budget development/management.
• SQF/ISO requirements compliance

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Seeking a candidate heavily focused on Lean methodologies, not Quality.
• Strong experience with Kaizen events and value stream mapping is essential; Black Belt certification is a plus but not required.
• Must have a proven track record of individual problem-solving and systems experience-able to clearly articulate personal contributions.
• Open to candidates from diverse manufacturing backgrounds, as long as they demonstrate strong Lean experience.

• Join an organization with HUGE growth potential backed by a private equity company. Opportunities to move into management, more senior positions, or move into a different discipline within engineering - R&D, process, operations, etc.
• Backed by a Private Equity company with the opportunity to move to a different organization
• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Vision insurance

Apply today for consideration of your application within 48 business hours!