What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Improvement Specialist position at ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions, LLC?
Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Process Improvement Specialist to enhance operational efficiency, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and promote a culture of safety. This role will focus on evaluating workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions that optimize processes while ensuring a safe working environment.
Pay & Benefits:
- Pay (salaried position) - Depends on experience
- Benefits eligible - 1st day of employment
- 401K eligible - 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Analysis: Assess current workflows, systems, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Collect and analyze performance metrics, KPIs, and other relevant data to quantify inefficiencies and measure progress.
- Solution Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement practical process enhancements.
- Change Management: Lead change initiatives by communicating improvements, securing stakeholder buy-in, and ensuring smooth adoption.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, including Daily Visual Management, 5S, TPM, and SMED, to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Safety Initiative: Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team to integrate safety best practices into process improvements, ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations and fostering a proactive safety culture.
- Training & Documentation: Develop training materials, SOPs, and other documentation to ensure process consistency and sustainability.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience in process improvement, business process reengineering, or operational excellence roles.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies (certifications are a plus).
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive informed decision-making.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and influence change.
- Experience with process automation and technology solutions is a plus.
- Prior experience in flexographic printing operations is preferred.
ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. ABX is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment for all employees and applicants for employment based on individual merit. ABX complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities.
