Continuous Improvement Sr Manager

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

 

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

 

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

 

The individual in this role serves as a change agent and coach for the Plant leadership team on effective deployment, execution and sustainment of lean tools and processes.  

 

JOB FUNCTIONS: The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Strategy Implementation: 30%

• Champion a culture of empowerment and rigor through Graphic Production System (GPS) governance and measures at all levels through operational reviews.
• Drive productivity and efficiency gains through the reduction of machine and material losses to contribute to yearly cost optimization, productivity, and critical Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) goals using Lean tools and processes.
• Drive practical application of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Education & Training Systems, and tools as well as Daily Management System.
• Deliver appropriate training and coaching to transfer lean knowledge to plant leaders.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, effectively and expeditiously responding to needs and concerns; Initiate customer visits to proactively align on fitness for use opportunities and execution.

 

Administration: 30%

• Track/understand GPS impact on the business priorities (results connected with business e.g., OPEX savings triggered by problem-solving activities) and achievements of GPS (e.g., individual/team success stories) to identify potential adjustments / improvements to be implemented
• Benchmark internally and externally. Be familiar with and drive the organization toward standards that exceed recognized industry best practices.
• Communicate quality results, concerns and coordinate the resolution of high-profile quality issues by partnering with plant operations.
• Provide Quality Assurance (QA) system related problem solving, process improvement and analytical support to plant operations, on an as needed basis.

 

People Management: 20%

• Lead a team of direct reports to achieve Operational Excellence
• Serve as backup for Quality Assurance Manager in times of absence.

 

Leadership Support / Coaching: 20%

• Provide internal coaching to site leadership teams on improvements on OEE/Site Capacity and