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Berry Global DIRECTOR-CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT-MANUFACTURING ENGINEER in EVANSVILLE, Indiana
Overview
About Berry
At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website , or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Director – Continuous Improvement -Manufacturing Engineer-Evansville, IN
Remote work within the U.S. will also be considered
Create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement throughout the division. Uses knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to completion. Interacts with multiple functions across the division.
Responsibilities
Champion Lean principles, sustainability vision and strategy, and Six Sigma methodology to facilitate execution of productivity, quality, growth, safety and cash flow projects.
Key focus on business processes, transactional operations, change management leadership, and lean manufacturing techniques. Specific areas of interest can include but not be limited to operations, customer service, supply chain, finance, marketing, sourcing, strategic planning, sales, etc.
Develop and manage portfolio of activities aimed at achieving EMD’s short and long-term sustainability goals.
Develop and implement strategy roadmaps for future generations of more sustainable products that enable growth without compromising performance or safety.
Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet quality, regulatory, volume and cost requirements as it relates to components aimed at advancing sustainability goals.
Facilitate internal collaboration amongst cross-functional stakeholders to promote awareness of EMD’s sustainability initiatives, product offerings, competitive intelligence, and best practices.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with managers, individual contributors and other key stakeholders to provide advice and counsel on employee-related and organizational matters.
Maintain open communication with key personnel involved in Continuous Improvement. Report/track the progress, milestones, savings, and other key aspects of projects that are being led or mentored.
Lead and train for green and black belt certification
Travel required approximately 25%-50% to perform duties at designated locations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field & 5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineer or related occupation required.
In the alternative, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field & 3 years of experience as a Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineer or related occupation will be considered.
Black Belt certification required
Must have experience with ISO/QS9000 standards
Managing multiple projects/programs using Lean Six Sigma methodology in business or transactional processes.
Leading in a matrix environment.
Gathering, analyzing and interpreting data for manufacturing processes.
*Will accept a suitable combination of education, training, & experience.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/24288/director-continuous-improvement-manufacturing-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
Location US-IN-EVANSVILLE
Job ID 2024-24288
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Category Manufacturing
Location : Address PO BOX 959