Continuous Improvement Leader

3 weeks ago

Baraboo WI, United States Teel Plastics Full time

At Teel Plastics, we are committed to making products that matter and make lives better. Our friendly culture has earned us numerous safety and industry-wide awards and recognitions, including the 2022 Plastics News Processor of the Year Award. We are a growing company offering competitive pay and benefits with a history of investing in our employees' growth and development.

About the Role

As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you will drive operational excellence across Teel's plastic processing businesses, which encompass products provided to the healthcare, industrial, utility, and telecommunications markets. Your primary responsibility will be to lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives that optimize efficiency, enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives across the plants, focusing on operational efficiency, product quality, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.
  • Establish and drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and align projects with business objectives.
  • Help establish and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess improvement projects and track their impact on business performance.
  • Facilitate problem-solving sessions, Kaizen events, and workshops to engage teams in continuous improvement activities.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, particularly in the healthcare products sector.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship across all departments to foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Monitor production processes and lead initiatives that minimize waste and optimize resource utilization.
  • Work closely with financial teams to assess the ROI of improvement projects and drive value-based decisions.
  • Report to senior leadership on the status and impact of continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience within the plastic processing industry.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing or operational environments, preferably in plastics extrusion or a similar industry.
  • Proven experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing projects across multiple departments.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, facilitation, training, and project management skills.
  • Certification in Lean or Six Sigma is preferred but not required.
  • Key Competencies: Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Team Development, Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Change Management
Physical Work Requirements

Frequently sitting before a computer terminal or on the phone. May be required to spend extended hours problem-solving. Must be available to facilitate multiple shifts as required to complete assignments.

Light (to 10 lbs.), Medium (to 30 lbs.), and Heavy (to 50 lbs.) lifting may be required.

Seeing, Hearing, Carrying, Standing, Walking, Grasping, Kneeling, Climbing, Bending, Pulling, Pushing, Finger Manipulation, Arm Manipulation, High Noise Levels, Limited Visibility, Temperature Changes, Exposure to Fumes, and Exposure to Dust may be required.

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