MCC Label
Overview
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 focuses on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving the transition to a Lean culture in the plant, engaging Lean plant experts, plant leadership, and floor employees to exceed business objectives. This role supports and leads productivity improvements and loss-elimination initiatives in the plant. Success is measured by the ability to engage the plant to achieve tangible results and educate teams in waste elimination and Continuous Improvement (CI) using Lean Principles. This role reports to the Plant Manager and requires strong influence, management skills, and a proven record of directing employees who are not direct reports. Compensation Compensation: $120,000 Benefits Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k) Paid holidays: New Year’s, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays Responsibilities
Knowledge of, understanding of, and compliance with all QODs associated with the job description. Actively participate in Lean, Quality, Product Safety, SQF (Safe Quality Foods), and Workplace Safety Programs. Utilization of CI/Lean tools, processes, and systems. Lead Kaizen events, follow up on action items, and analyze and re-evaluate outcomes through hands-on participation. Analyze reporting and communication of departmental key metrics related to continuous improvements and Environmental, Health and Safety performance. Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI) by utilizing Lean Principles to analyze systems and create action plans to improve them. Ensure Lean activities are linked to business objectives and develop a site transformation plan with site management. Ensure pre-event training, preparation for events, development and implementation of a communication plan, post-event follow-up and auditing of results, prompt delivery of supplies and materials, and mentoring KPO team members. Understand and apply financial drivers and KPI. Lead team to develop and maintain engineering competencies at the sites by coaching and mentoring to build capabilities. Teach Lean tools to all levels of the organization (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Setup reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC boards, MDI, etc.). Work with corporate leadership, department management, site associates, and outside vendors to drive improvement in Safety, Quality, production efficiency, costs, and loss reduction. Provide overall support, assistance, direction, and communication to management teams regarding CI initiatives. Partner and mentor Multi-Color manufacturing leadership in Lean techniques, resulting in transformational progress. Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring the effective function of transformation activities aligned to a Lean Operating System. Foster a culture of moving forward in a change environment and assure buy-in and ownership at all levels. Share best practices to drive results and develop consistency. Maintain overall program tracking for impact and cultural improvements. Perform relevant duties as assigned by the Director of Quality and Operational Excellence. Qualifications
BS - Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience is required. Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred. Five or more years of experience in plant leadership, with at least 2 years driving Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex facilities. Strong change management skills and demonstrated experience changing a culture to a Lean environment. Experience successfully leading and directing employees who are not direct reports. Experience as a change agent leading complex transformational activities. Significant experience implementing complex Lean principles across multiple manufacturing operations. Proven success designing, implementing, communicating, and meeting policy deployment goals, including improved throughput, shorter cycle times, improved inventory turns, and reduced costs. Expertise in manufacturing the relevant product materials or product type within the span of control. Analytical, problem-solving, technical-troubleshooter skills; self-starter, communicator, leader. Experience leading technical resources to maintain production line equipment to achieve high productivity. Ability to work in a collaborative environment with teamwork, participation, creativity, openness, honesty, and mutual respect. Participation in special projects and other duties as assigned. Personal experience participating in or leading more than 10 Kaizen events. At least one successful transformational Lean initiative with measurable bottom-line impact. Formal Lean training from an academy organization or proven lean operating-system experience (e.g., Toyota, Danaher) or related direct consulting experience. Additional notes 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. Location Suffolk, VA
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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 focuses on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving the transition to a Lean culture in the plant, engaging Lean plant experts, plant leadership, and floor employees to exceed business objectives. This role supports and leads productivity improvements and loss-elimination initiatives in the plant. Success is measured by the ability to engage the plant to achieve tangible results and educate teams in waste elimination and Continuous Improvement (CI) using Lean Principles. This role reports to the Plant Manager and requires strong influence, management skills, and a proven record of directing employees who are not direct reports. Compensation Compensation: $120,000 Benefits Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k) Paid holidays: New Year’s, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays Responsibilities
Knowledge of, understanding of, and compliance with all QODs associated with the job description. Actively participate in Lean, Quality, Product Safety, SQF (Safe Quality Foods), and Workplace Safety Programs. Utilization of CI/Lean tools, processes, and systems. Lead Kaizen events, follow up on action items, and analyze and re-evaluate outcomes through hands-on participation. Analyze reporting and communication of departmental key metrics related to continuous improvements and Environmental, Health and Safety performance. Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI) by utilizing Lean Principles to analyze systems and create action plans to improve them. Ensure Lean activities are linked to business objectives and develop a site transformation plan with site management. Ensure pre-event training, preparation for events, development and implementation of a communication plan, post-event follow-up and auditing of results, prompt delivery of supplies and materials, and mentoring KPO team members. Understand and apply financial drivers and KPI. Lead team to develop and maintain engineering competencies at the sites by coaching and mentoring to build capabilities. Teach Lean tools to all levels of the organization (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Setup reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC boards, MDI, etc.). Work with corporate leadership, department management, site associates, and outside vendors to drive improvement in Safety, Quality, production efficiency, costs, and loss reduction. Provide overall support, assistance, direction, and communication to management teams regarding CI initiatives. Partner and mentor Multi-Color manufacturing leadership in Lean techniques, resulting in transformational progress. Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring the effective function of transformation activities aligned to a Lean Operating System. Foster a culture of moving forward in a change environment and assure buy-in and ownership at all levels. Share best practices to drive results and develop consistency. Maintain overall program tracking for impact and cultural improvements. Perform relevant duties as assigned by the Director of Quality and Operational Excellence. Qualifications
BS - Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience is required. Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred. Five or more years of experience in plant leadership, with at least 2 years driving Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex facilities. Strong change management skills and demonstrated experience changing a culture to a Lean environment. Experience successfully leading and directing employees who are not direct reports. Experience as a change agent leading complex transformational activities. Significant experience implementing complex Lean principles across multiple manufacturing operations. Proven success designing, implementing, communicating, and meeting policy deployment goals, including improved throughput, shorter cycle times, improved inventory turns, and reduced costs. Expertise in manufacturing the relevant product materials or product type within the span of control. Analytical, problem-solving, technical-troubleshooter skills; self-starter, communicator, leader. Experience leading technical resources to maintain production line equipment to achieve high productivity. Ability to work in a collaborative environment with teamwork, participation, creativity, openness, honesty, and mutual respect. Participation in special projects and other duties as assigned. Personal experience participating in or leading more than 10 Kaizen events. At least one successful transformational Lean initiative with measurable bottom-line impact. Formal Lean training from an academy organization or proven lean operating-system experience (e.g., Toyota, Danaher) or related direct consulting experience. Additional notes 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. Location Suffolk, VA
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