Continuous Improvement Manager - Multi-Site 39098

Trivium Packaging is aglobal sustainability leader in metal packagingwith more than 60 locations worldwide nearly 8000 employees and an annualrevenue of approximately 3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food seafood pet food nutrition beauty and personal care household care and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on anambitious transformation journey. In the near term focus is on building & upskilling the team deciding where to play & how to win and increasing financial performance byexecuting the Trivium Business System(commercial operational and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively onproducts that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis the worlds leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1 of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium its in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however many people work in virtual teams from different culture is resultsdriven entrepreneurial informal and highly people have a high degree of responsibility.

MultiSite Continuous Improvement Manager (Traveling position)

Position Overview

The MultiSite Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the effective deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement for several US locations. This position will collaborate with local site management to grow profitability by improving operations overall. This position is accountable for improvements in safety quality delivery inventory and productivity.

This position is tasked with building and/or aligning our local CI programs to take them to the next level while ensuring they meet overall Trivium priorities. The role will help facilitate a continuous improvement process to streamline and document our current adhoc systems into a unified program. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of implementing a Lean Transformation within an existing organization.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current situation of individual sites regarding Safety People Engagement Quality Delivery Cost and other aspects of the operation.
• Based on such assessment develop a plan to improve performance into a World Class Manufacturing Operation.
• Collaborate with local management to finetune and execute the plan. Provide constant followup and coaching and report periodically to the Director of CI.
• Develop and implement documented procedures quality standards 5S assessments Gemba walks etc. to improve Operations and overall performance.
• Develop and impart training in all Lean topics as necessary.
• Coach team through Problem Solving process.
• Periodically report status of progress and operations to executive leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Strong influential and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Selfstarter ambitious and comfortable working with and without direction.
• Must be able to build collaborative relationships and gain trust at different sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field preferred (Engineering Business Management Etc.
• Five to eight years of related experience required.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Travel up to 80100
• Must have previous experience driving continuous improvement programs.
• Formal training in Lean Manufacturing is a plus.

The Manager /Sr. Manager of Continuous Improvement will report directly to the Director of CI and will provide functional operations excellence leadership for several locations throughout North America.

This position requires the individual to travel constantly. A typical week will entail travel to a site on Monday morning and travel back home Friday evening. Then take the eventual week to work from home and recharge.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. Thats why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds and so do our people and Its business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.