Pacific International are partnered with a leader in the global packaging sector. With a footprint across 124 countries, 90 manufacturing facilities, 50 lab and research facilities and 5 packaging development centers, they remain at their peak in market performance.

With this, we are working with their largest and most complex site, of 3000 people and 4 dynamic and crucial value streams. The plant offers constantly visibility to global stakeholders and consistent opportunity for development and progression.

The plant is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager; a professional skilled in operations management with a strong background in traditional lean manufacturing to embed the, 'one best way' and manufacturing excellence system. This person will sit across all value streams and embed the lean culture, and be next in line for the plant leadership.

Your Responsibilities

• Leads continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving performance. This will include routine status reviews of the Focused Improvement Registries across the site for effectiveness and impact to goals.
• Develop and propose goals which support strategic business objectives for the site. Ensure these goals are cascaded throughout the site and ensure improvement initiatives are in place to reach these goals.
• Ensure the Performance Management System is implemented and sustained through verification at all levels of the organization. This includes having an effective system in place that ensures audits are taking place at all levels of responsibility.
• The Performance Improvement Leader will coach all levels of the site on the Performance Management System with a focus on 3 principles of lean leadership; Go See, Ask Why, and Always Show Respect.
• Ensure proper training is provided for all levels to support and sustain the Performance Management System. This includes training on the Performance Management System implementation and lean tools to support the system.

Ideal Candidate

• Technical Degree required.
• 8-10 years minimum manufacturing experience
• Green Belt / Black Belt Certification preferred.
• Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills
• Must be flexible, innovative and comfortable in setting own priorities.
• Polished presentation, business acumen and facilitation skills
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with high volume operations.
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Change Agent Experience

For more information, please reach out to adam.nuzie@pacific-international.com

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