Continuous Improvement Manager

1 week ago


Vernon, Texas, United States Akers Packaging Service Group Full time
Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Manager will play a critical role in driving process improvements, reducing costs, and enhancing quality across the organization. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing short- and long-range improvement initiatives through time studies, data analysis, and other means.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to drive cost savings, quality enhancements, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead projects that identify and implement best practices across the organization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements.
  • Monitor and analyze production costs, product standards, and quality control programs.
  • Direct and coordinate production financial and budget activities to maximize investments and increase efficiency.
  • Develop and monitor best practices to optimize resource utilization.
  • Work with managers to implement company policies and goals.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
  • Coach and develop resources to meet business objectives.
  • Coordinate and implement standard operation procedures for all production operations.
  • Direct preventative maintenance and review production and operating reports.
  • Ensure work rules are followed and quality procedures are enforced.
Cultural Competencies

Akers Packaging Service Group values a culture of excellence, and we expect our employees to embody the following competencies:

  • Help First: Be a reliable team member who serves everyone, internally and externally.
  • Take Ownership: Think and act like an owner, empowered to make recommendations for improvement.
  • Do the Right Thing: Demonstrate high moral standards and a commitment to doing what's right.
  • Expect Excellence: Deliver high-quality work and strive for excellence in all aspects of the job.
Work Environment and Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to continuous changes in company, customer, and people needs.

  • Frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Systems and Tools

The successful candidate will be proficient in:

  • MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
  • ERP System (such as HRMS, Amtech, Parabox, etc.)
  • ADP Workforce Now
Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with:

  • GED or High school diploma, preferred
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Valid driver's license


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