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ITW Continuous Improvement Manager in Charleston, Illinois
ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $12.6 billion in 2020. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.
Hi-Cone, a division of ITW, is a leading supplier of plastic-based multi-packaging systems for global beer, soft drink and general products industries. We are advocates of packaging alternatives that generate sustained margin contributions for our customers and major retailers. Our customers demand maximum quality, exceptional value, market performances and innovation. We meet those demands by offering cost-effective minimal packaging responsive to environmental concerns.
Position Summary:
As a key member of the operations leadership team, the Continuous Improvement Manager reports to the Plant Operations Manager and is responsible for identifying, leading and executing continuous improvement initiatives within all functional areas. Will lead teams within all levels of the organization, to review, recommend, resolve problems, or seek improvements concerning safety, quality, efficiency and cost.
Primary Responsibilities:
Focus on process and toolbox improvements (efficiency, utilization, quality); on efficiency improvement projects identifying technical issues to be solved, and on taking ownership of the projects from start to end
Continuously improve manufacturing processes and equipment by identifying, developing and resolving technical problems to reduce manufacturing costs and waste; recommending improvements to production methods; determining manufacturing capacity, efficiency and machine reliability; and setting up production schedules
Develop standardized extrusion and press/fanfold parameters to maintain standard setup sheets for each part number ensuring compliance through Supervisors/Group Leaders
Identify corrective ad preventive maintenance needs for the achievement of the above and guide Maintenance Manager to set up Maintenance Plan.
Utilize ITW toolbox methods (80/20, PLS, Inlining, USa and MRD) to improve operational performance and create model factory
Analyze production data to identify trends, problems, and opportunities for improvement in areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Improve operational performance and achieve improvement in Customer Facing Metrics
Delivers results to Operations Manager with a dotted line to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Perform other tasks and functions as directed for the benefit of the business
Bachelor of Science degree in preferably in technical field in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience or comparable working experience specific to Hi-Cone.
Experience in lean manufacturing practices.
Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization
Must be well organized, detailed oriented, and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in mechanically oriented situations in a manufacturing setting
Self-starter with effectiveness to see projects through to completion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.