Posted 4516 days ago
Evergreen Packaging is seeking a Business Process Improvement Manager for its Kalamazoo location. This is a full-time job in management.
General Job Activities:
Responsible for leading efforts around the key objectives of safety, environmental compliance, quality, scrap minimization and productivity, as well as to meet customer delivery dates. This Leadership position is a preferred precursor to further Leadership assignments up through and including Plant Manager.
Direct responsibility for building, documenting and implementing standard work certification processes and other elements of Work System Enhancements (WSE); has direct and meaningful impact on the systems and frameworks through which our employees work and make business decisions.
Responsible for implementing process improvement projects within the business. Facilitate change management and lead subject matter experts to increase customer satisfaction levels and business productivity using process improvement methodology and tools.
To be hired for this position requires basic statistics, comparative analysis, being computer literate and working with teams/people that may not have experience in process measurement.
Responsible for the development of a process improvement program that will show measurable results in process efficiency, customer satisfaction and financial savings in all areas of the organization.
Specific Job Activities:
• Implement process improvement projects within the business to improve business results and increase customer satisfaction.
• Take total responsibility for projects assigned, create timelines, and manage all program elements including proactive communications regarding initiatives. Keep management within Leadership & Career Development informed.
• Work with team members to create open communication, share information and knowledge, and maintain a positive working environment. Work on other programs and projects in Leadership as time and the business dictate
• Facilitate change management and lead subject matter experts to increase customer satisfaction levels and business productivity using process improvement methodology and tools.
• Work with Finance to quantify, document and monitor financial benefits of improvement projects.
• Establish control systems to maintain the gains achieved. These systems to include financial, quality and business.
• Deliver and help write training programs to support continuous improvement
• Mentor/coach/support other Business Improvement Leaders and management through share groups, facilitation and project planning
• Support process improvement initiative metrics by providing reports and information on project status and results as required.
• Ensure that all requirements of SQF Code 2000 are being administered and adhered to.
• Implement and maintain quality systems that ensure procedures and processes are in place to provide products that meet manufacturing specifications and customer requirements; provide tools for educating team members on quality standards and specifications for packaging; standardize quality test procedures and interpretation of results throughout the division; create a foundation and mechanism for process monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Develop strategies to continuously improving the quality of our products and services, and the efficiency of operations and staff activities throughout the business.
• Lead quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
Skills:
• A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Results driven
• High energy
• Business planning skills
• Problem solving skills
• Initiate and manage change
• Must have an intense curiosity in not just manufacturing processes, but also in understanding and action upon the process of people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
• Strong team player.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of product.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Requirements
• Ability to interpret and administer SQF Code 2000
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Preferred
Disclaimer
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. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
uirements
• Ability to interpret and administer SQF Code 2000
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Preferred
Disclaimer
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. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.