Continuous Improvement Leader

3 months ago


Menasha, United States Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Company Overview

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to over $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today

Position Purpose

The Continuous Improvement Leader leads and drives the development and integration of all continuous improvement methodologies across the facility.

Principle Accountabilities

  • Collaborate with the operation leadership team to identify and prioritize high impact initiatives that will provide a bottom-line improvement
  • Facilitate execution of continuous improvement projects, supporting project sponsors or process owners in their successful completion
  • Drive alignment and effectiveness of continuous improvement activities with the corporate strategies, plans and objectives through close coordination of actively working with other Site CI Leaders and Corporate IPS Team.
  • Identify and lead high impact initiatives, incorporating the principles of continuous improvement, a value stream approach, and the voice of the customer as appropriate to the specific objectives of the initiative. Provide for effective communication and change management processes across the operations as needed with respect to the initiative.
  • Responsible for driving Gross Margin Improvement (GMI) projects across the plant
  • Capital project business cases, proposals, leadership, completion and savings deliverables.
  • Develop, train, and mentor others in the use of Lean tools, approaches, and techniques to create a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Train/Coach/Mentor employees at all levels of the organization on the tools and methods that support a continuous improvement culture
  • Mentor of Junior Engineers
  • Provides cross-functional coordination and Lean subject matter expertise
  • Network with key equipment suppliers to stay ahead on new technologies and innovation

Standards of Performance

  • Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated engineering background solving complex problems and process issues.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Proven leadership and experience in effectively influencing and challenging an organization. Sets and achieves breakthrough goals for self and projects.
  • Excellent teamwork, communication and presentation skills.
  • Possesses understanding of financial and other business measurements. Applies them effectively.
  • Adept at verbal and written communication to target audience.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of successful continuous improvement experience in manufacturing with demonstrated project management and analytical skills.
  • Clear understanding of lean principles and experience working with cross functional teams.
  • Extrusion knowledge preferred.
  • LSS training an asset.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite required.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills required.
  • Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
  • Must be able to interact with all levels of the organization.


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