Job Description

Continuous Improvement Leader - Blowmold Production

Enhances organizational efficiency and effectiveness by implementing and managing continuous improvement projects and initiatives including but not limited to Safety, Quality, Output and Cost areas to improve company metrics and accelerate growth within injection / blowmold facility and other G&J facilities as needed.
Position Functions
Process and Data Analysis
• Analyzes existing processes and procedures to identify inefficiencies, waste and needs for improvement.
• Develops and implements strategies including lean, to improve safety, quality, cost, workflow and performance
• Analyzes data analytics from company used software and data such as Sage Clarity, LineSpec, Voxel, current QC data and others to identify improvement focus areas / needs
• Works with production team, maintenance team and functional leaders to identify improvement opportunities
• Assist other G&J facilities in kaizen projects as needed
Project Management
• Manages and carries out kaizen, lean and other improvement projects from cradle to grave (PDCA / DMAIC).
• Works with the finance department to evaluate project savings estimates, validate reported CI benefits, and ensure accurate accounting of CI productivity
• Assist with developing safety, quality and continuous improvement programs

Other Functions
• Tracking of all achieved / ongoing savings from projects
• Research and benchmark best practices within and outside the organization to establish new standards, procedures and future projects
• Development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and work instructions to establish new standards and procedures
• Development and implementation of data tracking systems to track potential improvement areas
• Subject matter expert in quality, continuous improvement concepts and tools, and LEAN principles to drive breakthrough performance in people, quality, material flow, and cost.

Skills and Abilities:
Education: 2 year associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree and Lean / Six sigma certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred
Experience: 1-3 years of strong knowledge of Lean processes and methodologies within a manufacturing environment. Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Facilitating Kaizen events and knowledge of lean tools and process such as: Continuous flow, set up reduction / SMED, pull systems, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and 5S practices etc.
Computer Skills: Must have strong computer skills in Excel / data analysis and manipulation
Certification & Licenses: Lean / Six sigma certification (or willingness to obtain)
Other Requirements: Analytical, data driven, results and process driven by nature. Should have a strong desire for continuous improvement and a “What’s next” attitude. Must be able to challenge the status quo while forming collaboration

G&J Pepsi provides benefits-eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits and perks package that goes well beyond the number you see in your paycheck. From sponsored medical and income protection coverage to a generous retirement plan and great entertainment and retail discounts, G&J believes in rewarding its hard-working employees for their contributions toward the company’s success.
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