CI Manager at Multi-Color Corporation in Hann. Münden, NDS, DE

Position Summary
Leads the continuous improvement effort to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost. Identifies inefficiencies, drives cost-savings and engages with employees through hands-on training and coaching. Creates strategic lean transformation plan and drives preparation and execution of improvement efforts throughout the facility. Utilizes a participative team approach and strong project management skills to contribute towards the company’s global multi-million dollar cost saving initiatives.

Build your Career with an Industry Leader
As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains lean transformation plan to deliver value, eliminate waste and improve performance based on strategy deployment and business results.
Collaborates with leaders to execute Gemba walk process (Managing for Daily Improvement), utilising and constantly improving the production floor and in the office areas. Drives all levels of leaders to implement continuous improvement and eliminate flow inhibitors.
Leading the plant-wide cost savings program to meet and/or exceed annual targets. This includes identification, validation, and execution of projects
Establishing and maintaining plant KPI’s and visual factory tools in the organization’s Lean system. Serves as subject matter expert.
Communicate and lead the change to plant/department leaders. Implement Lean CI strategy at the plant level.
Communicate monthly productivity and CI results to management and corporate CI team.
Develop and implement CI roadmap to improve flow of materials and other improvements as defined by CI roadmap.
Execute CI roadmap within the sites. Participate/teach/lead the deployment of CI projects.
Establish standardised work and audit schedule for sustainment. Drive and improve the metrics.
Implement CI best practices across the plants/functional areas and share with the organisation.
Teach problem-solving skills to all employees, promoting the use of problem-solving tools within the plants/functional areas, and become a subject matter expert.
Support the Quality Management System.
Active leader within the company’s OPEX communities to spread improvements, share best practices and support where required.
Performing ad hoc job tasks assigned by the direct superior, not specified in this scope of duties and falling within the scope of the employee's professional competences

Requirements
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or significant direct manufacturing experience using & leading continuous improvement tools, systems, and methodologies

Desirable:
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Experience
Experience in driving cultural change, leading teams, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Skilled in managing projects, risks, and leading teams across functions to achieve operational goals. Strong ability to analyze performance metrics, conduct root cause analysis, and implement data-based solutions.
Demonstrated ability to lead change in a fast-paced environment with a constant bias for action
Ability to empower teams so they can independently drive improvements.

Knowledge & Skills
Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies with a bias towards Lean.
Presentation skills
Facilitation & coaching skills
Able to convey complex information in simple terms

Other Requirements
Ability to travel if responsible for multiple sites

Diversity & Inclusion:
Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at recruiting@mcclabel.com.