Continuous Improvement Specialist

Build Your Career with an Industry LeaderAs the global leader of premium labels Multi-Color Corporation (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 Overview:The Value Stream Specialist is responsible for driving Lean transformation and operational excellence across our manufacturing sites. This role plays a key part in leading the cultural shift toward a Lean Operating System by engaging plant leadership Lean experts and front-line employees. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on change agent who can influence without direct authority and drive sustainable measurable improvements in productivity quality and overall Work at MCC:Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation Comprehensive medical dental vision disability life insurance and 401(k) benefits Paid holidays including New Years Day Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day plus two floating holidaysResponsibilities: Partner with the Lean Steering Committee Plant Manager and on-site Lean experts to identify key opportunities select Kaizen events and ensure proper resourcing and preparation. Ensure all Lean activities are linked to business objectives and align with the sites transformation plan. Lead pre-event training event facilitation post-event follow-up and results auditing to ensure sustained success. Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by enabling the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to MCCs Lean Operating System. Mentor plant leadership and Lean champions in Lean tools and methodologies (Kaizen 5S TPM Set-up Reduction Standard Work Visual Management SQDC and MDI). Act as consultant facilitator and participant during Lean events and projects. Drive engagement and ownership across all levels of the organization fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Track and report on the impact of Lean initiatives including operational and cultural improvements. Share best practices across sites to promote standardization and excellence in execution. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality and Operational : Bachelors Degree in Engineering Operations Management or equivalent experience required. Minimum of 2 years of plant leadership experience including at least 1 year leading Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex production environments. Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams without direct reporting authority. Proven success driving change management and cultural transformation through Lean principles. Experience leading and/or participating in more than 10 Kaizen events. Demonstrated success improving throughput reducing cycle times and optimizing supply chain performance through Lean Qualifications: Experience leading a full-scale Lean transformation that resulted in measurable performance improvements. Formal Lean training from a recognized academy or organization (e.g. Shingijutsu TBM Toyota Danaher). Experience in manufacturing labels flexible packaging or similar product materials. Exposure to private equity or performance-driven manufacturing environments.#LI-ML1#appcast