Continuous Improvement Manager

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About Us (and Our Exciting Future)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

In this critical role, the Continuous Improvement Manager oversees the development and implementation of Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies to enhance organizational operations and processes. They manage all activities related to continuous improvement and performance enhancement, utilizing Lean methodologies and tools to achieve business objectives.

• Executes lean vision, strategies and initiatives that deliver continuous improvement, culture transformation, waste reduction and/or cost savings.
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to establish continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and/or customer satisfaction.
• Works directly with key stakeholders to coordinate and lead improvement initiatives resulting in quality, throughput, cost savings and/or margin enhancement opportunities.
• Facilitates and coordinates Kaizen blitz activities.
• Develops lean tracking tools, communication cadences, monitor results and report progress to key stakeholders.
• Assists in the development and implementation of capital projects, including equipment feasibility studies, working with key stakeholders.
• Facilitates lean training and guidance, including effective use of lean tools, for key stakeholders.
• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints.
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components
• Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques for designing, building and managing the manufacture of new products
• Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables for the design of new products and the enhancement of existing products; ability to apply the methodology in diverse scenarios.
• Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables for manufacturing new or enhancing existing products
• Ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
• Knowledge and associated ability to apply technical, scientific and mathematical knowledge to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting.
• Frequent walking and standing required.
• Occasional travel required.
  
  

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $118,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.

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Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.