Continuous Improvement Manager

Pacific International has partnered with a leading manufacturer in the plastics and packaging sector serving diverse industries on a global scale. As the organization continues to be a top leader in the market, they have continuously invested back into their operations and are looking for transformative leaders to join the business.

With this, they have partnered with Pacific International in their search for an Operational Excellence Manager to own all process improvement initiatives for their largest site across the global business.

Key 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.
• Lead a team of Operational Excellence professionals within the plant.
• 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 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 Operational Excellence Manager will coach individuals and teams at all levels of the site on the Performance Management System.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Technical Degree required.
• 7-10 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

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to caroline.carson@pacific-international.com