Continuous Improvement Manager US

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

Job Summary

The Multi-Site Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the effective deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement for several US locations. This position will collaborate with local site management to grow profitability by improving operations overall. This position is accountable for improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.

This position is tasked with building and/or aligning our local CI programs to take them to the next level while ensuring they meet overall Trivium priorities. The role will help facilitate a continuous improvement process to streamline and document our current ad-hoc systems into a unified program. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of implementing a Lean Transformation within an existing organization.

Job Duties

• Assess the current situation of individual sites regarding Safety, People Engagement, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and other aspects of the operation.
• Based on such assessment, develop a plan to improve performance into a World Class Manufacturing Operation.
• Collaborate with local management to fine-tune and execute the plan. Provide constant follow-up and coaching, and report periodically to the Director of CI.
• Develop and implement documented procedures, quality standards, 5S assessments, Gemba walks, etc. to improve Operations and overall performance.
• Develop and impart training in all Lean topics as necessary.
• Coach team through Problem Solving process.
• Periodically report status of progress and operations to executive leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (Engineering, Business, Management, Etc.)
• Five to eight years of related experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Travel up to 80%
• Must have previous experience driving continuous improvement programs.
• Formal training in Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong influential and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter, ambitious and comfortable working with and without direction.
• Must be able to build collaborative relationships and gain trust at different sites.
  
  

Work Environment

Role requires ability to travel substantially to office locations in Chicago, Youngstown, OH and plant locations throughout the US and occasionally to international locations in Canada, Brazil, Argentina and Europe.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Trivium Packaging is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.