Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager at Menasha Packaging in Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some of these duties ; however, it is not an exclusive or all- inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead sales and account teams through continuous improvement (CI) activities that will drive cost savings for customers and the organization


• Organize and facilitate effective regular, meetings, including follow-up with clear and assigned action plans


• Own and maintain CI Tracking for in-progress projects, as well as new proposals, with multiple data points, including financial impact


• Provide updates to cross-functional teams, including sales leadership, company finance team, and customer contacts. This may include leading customer meetings, reporting on project milestones, presenting forecasted vs. actual cost-savings impact, and responding to other data and status requests


• Align resources, support and or guidance on projects (include engineering, labor pricing, materials pricing, operations, procurement etc.)


• Sustainability Support and Analysis:In partnership with Menasha's sustainability subject matter experts, drive towards sustainability goals and improvements by developing and maintaining sustainability tools


• Perform environmental impact analyses using Menasha tools and Compass Software, and provide sustainability metrics and guidance to customers


• Oversee management of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) credits as they relate to CI goals and savings


• Oversee reporting and data management for how project savings will be allocated or applied, including documentation within SAP


• Provide recommendations on which project proposals are likely to achieve the return on effort, and adapt in-process projects if they begin to trend towards inefficiency or negative ROI

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred


• 5+ years experience in manufacturing processes


• LEAN or Continuous Improvement certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement, knowledge and experience with Lean / Six Sigma tools


• Detailed understanding of business process and how to improve them


• Knowledge of change management principles and ability to effectively implement a change management plan


• Ability to adapt communication to various internal and external audiences

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting


• Position may be based at Menasha Packaging site or customer location


• Travel to customer and company sites required

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