Process Improvement Lead

2 weeks ago


Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States Akers Packaging Service Inc Full time
Job Overview

Position Summary

The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for spearheading both immediate and strategic enhancements through comprehensive analysis, time assessments, and various methodologies. This role encompasses initiatives that extend beyond routine operational tasks. In the absence of the Plant Manager, this position will assume the responsibilities of the "Step Up Plant Manager".

This role is integral to our foundational focus on:

  • Prioritizing Service
  • Valuing Relationships
  • Delivering Performance

While reinforcing our core principles of:

  • Prioritizing Assistance
  • Embracing Accountability
  • Upholding Integrity
  • Aspiring for Excellence

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure cost-effective production processes
  • Oversee product quality standards and control measures
  • Lead the continuous improvement initiatives, tracking and assigning corrective and preventive actions
  • Manage production financials and budgetary activities to optimize operations and enhance efficiency
  • Establish and monitor best practices
  • Maximize resource utilization through effective organizational strategies
  • Collaborate with management to implement company policies and objectives
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations
  • Facilitate the coaching and development of team members to achieve business goals
  • Coordinate and implement standard operating procedures for all production activities
  • Direct preventative maintenance efforts
  • Analyze production and operational reports to address manufacturing and maintenance challenges, ensuring minimal costs and preventing delays
  • Enforce adherence to work regulations
  • Implement quality procedures and develop new ones as necessary
  • Integrate safety protocols into standard operating procedures
  • Willingness to work beyond standard hours as business demands dictate
  • Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
  • Perform any additional tasks as assigned by management.

Cultural Competencies

Prioritize Assistance signifies being a dependable team member who serves both internal and external stakeholders. At Akers, we embody a proactive approach to getting the job done, recognizing that every role is vital. This is demonstrated through:

  • Effective communication—clear and balanced in dialogue and listening
  • Exhibiting energy and enthusiasm
  • Focusing on solutions rather than assigning blame

Embrace Accountability indicates thinking and acting with ownership. Regardless of position, every individual is empowered to enhance their work and the organization. This is shown through:

  • Patience
  • Assertiveness in managing conflicts
  • Advocacy for ongoing improvement
  • A blend of firmness and adaptability
  • Energy and enthusiasm
  • Accountability for oneself and others
  • Willingness to take calculated risks

Uphold Integrity emphasizes doing what is right, irrespective of popularity. High moral standards guide our actions. This is reflected through:

  • Systematic training and development of team members
  • A strong work ethic and dedication to tasks
  • Ability to follow existing structures and create new ones when necessary

Aspire for Excellence means executing tasks correctly on the first attempt. At Akers, we strive for excellence in all endeavors. This is demonstrated through:

  • Resilience in facing unexpected challenges
  • A sense of urgency in task completion
  • Follow-up to ensure quality outcomes

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This role operates in a dynamic environment, requiring adaptability to ongoing changes in company, customer, and personnel needs.

  • Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
  • Capability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting/moving of up to 100 pounds.

Systems Proficiency

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
  • Experience with ERP Systems (such as HRMS, Amtech, Parabox, etc.)
  • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • GED or High School Diploma preferred
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid driver's license required


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