CI Manager

SUMMARY

Responsible for systematic application of Lean, CI, Six Sigma, and APS tools and completion of assigned projects. Resources and support for the tools will come from the support of designated department managers lead by the Lean/CI Manager. The greatest opportunity for challenge and innovation will be effectively building continuous improvement mindset, developing Lean culture, and leading local resources to success through influence.

JOB DUTIES

• Train workforce on problem solving, APS CI tools and other lean concepts
• Lead lean pilot groups and coach team members
• Facilitate cross functional CI teams on total cost issues
• Identify, prioritize, and leverage opportunities
• Justify new capital equipment expenditures
• Mentor Six Sigma Green Belt project owners
• Initiate CAPEX and run Planisware projects for CI projects
• Lead weekly CI meetings and track progress of all site improvement projects including: cost savings, Pipeline opportunities with savings, and other plant improvement actions
• Create and Maintain CI opportunity pipeline with hard savings targets
• Lead / Assist Daily performance management meeting driving actions and accountability
• Track A3 progress, cost savings and other plant improvement actions.
• Promote and communicate point kaizen activity internally and externally.
• Assist shop floor CI teams with statistical analysis and solution validation.
• Coordinate preparation and planning for the site's 20 Keys objective
• Interface with regional operations CI group for external support
• Assist in preparation of the site's yearly cost savings and improvement plan.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required. This position will have constant interaction with all levels of employees within the plant as well as executive leadership Regionally and Globally. Must possess the ability to speak and present to groups and communicate with all levels and be capable of delivering results through a position of influence, not authority.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategic thinker to lead a group team through influence.
• Versatile in Lean and Six Sigma principles, BB or LBB certified preferred.
• Efficient and effective communicator.
• Highly motivated and can work from own initiative within broadly scoped position.
• Proven influencing ability and leadership qualities; Team player.
• Bachelor's degree required; preferred technical background with 10 plus years of experience in manufacturing.

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Aptar is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.