Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager- Safety & Quality

Compensation ($120,638k - $150,797k / VCP 15%)

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At ND Packaging, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

ND Packaging is an integrated box plant that is a wholly owned subsidiary of ND Paper. ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales. We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

ND Packaging is looking for a Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality Manager who will assume the Safety, Quality, and CI supervision and management role across all shifts and departments by developing and enforcing process improvement through policies, procedures, and change management. In the first year of the role’s main focus will be attaining SQF certification for the plant. The role will report to Plant Manager and will require exceptional servant leadership to influence teams, willing to work beyond planned scope and be hands on when crisis situations arise. The candidate is expected to build relationships and influence change across all shifts and crews. Ideal candidate is passionate about manufacturing, people, and process improvement and has had experience operating or supervising manufacturing sequences prior to CI, Safety, and Quality roles with a success record in waste reduction and optimization of work processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Serve as a SQF champion by managing the scope of work defined by SQF consultant, ensuring implementation and timely completion of milestones and ensuring successful mock and final audit required for SQF certification
• Ownership and management of documentation required per SQF certification
• Development and Implementation of Safety programs and policies
• Conduct OSHA self-audit and stay in the loop on the latest OSHA regulations
• Develop and lead implementation of Continuous Improvement Projects (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing/5S and Total Quality Management)
• Design, Perform, and Certify Training for Safety and Quality

Required Experience:

• 2-5 plus years experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Record of SQF/ISO Practitioner / Implementation classes and courses for SQF/ISO Practitioner (The ISO 27001 Practitioner certification / SQF Practitioner Training Program)
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt Certification is preferred)
• Well versed in Regulatory Requirements and Standards involving Department of Labor: Human Relations, Occupational Safety, Health and FDA Food Safety Management.
• Under crisis conditions, will develop and implement special programs as the situation requires. Work with multiple improvement strategies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing/5S and Total Quality Management to develop, establish and monitor improvement processes to increase efficiencies throughout the business.
• Extreme ownership and organization is a must – show a record of successful project and program implementation in waste reduction, process optimization, or quality/safety improvement
• Ideal candidate is passionate about manufacturing and tirelessly working with the team to achieve forecasted results.

Preferred Experience:

• Experienced leader capable of achieving results and implementing project through and with other people from across organization without management title.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively document/manage/maintain records for risk assessment and analysis.
• Success record at companies that achieved SQF/ISO and/or similar certifications.

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Packaging’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

ND Packaging Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.

Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Discover more about our benefits and how we support our team by visiting 2025 Benefits. Come be a part of our team and grow with us!

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Please submit your resume, and salary requirements to https://us.ndpaper.com/careers

No unsolicited resumes - ND Packaging does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Packaging. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Packaging, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.