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Continuous Improvement Manager
full-timeChesapeake

Summary

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Chesapeake

Type

full-time

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About this role

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.   

Why work at MCC:    

  • Compensation: Up to $120,000
  • Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)  
  • Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays  

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Lean Steering Committee, Plant Manager, and on-site Lean experts in identifying activities, values and selecting Kaizen events and ensure proper resourcing and preparation for those events.    
  • Ensure Lean activities are linked to the business objectives and develop a site transformation plan in collaboration with the site management team.   
  • 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 required supplies and materials, and mentoring KPO team members.   
  • Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to a Lean Operating System.
  • Partner and mentor Multi-Color Corporation manufacturing leadership in Lean techniques, resulting in transformational progress.
  • Teach Lean tools to all levels of the organization (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC boards, MDI, etc.).   
  • Assume the role of consultant, participant, and/ or lead on Kaizen events.   
  • Foster a culture of moving forward in a change environment and continuously assuring buy-in and ownership at all levels.     
  • Maintaining overall program tracking for impact and cultural improvements. 
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  • Multi-Color Corporation has been around for almost 100 years, and we pride ourselves on our high level of excellence. Every team member of Multi-Color Corporation is expected to treat all associates respectfully and professionally.

Qualifications:

  • BS - Engineering or Operations Management, or equivalent experience, is required.  
  • Five or more years of experience in plant leadership, with at least 2 years in a position responsible for driving Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex manufacturing 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 in being a change agent leading complex transformational activities.
  • Significant experience in implementation of complex Lean principals as they apply to multiple manufacturing operations.
  • Personal experience in leading more than 25 Kaizen events. 
  • Proven success designing, implementing, communicating, and meeting policy deployment goals, including improving through-put, shortening cycle time, improving inventory turns and reducing supply chain costs. 
  • At least one (1) successful transformational experience where Lean was used as part of the catalyst and foundation for the change- either in focused transformational leadership role or as part of the Senior Operating team driving the change.  Demonstrated impact that translated to clear, bottom line performance results with step-function change.
  • Formal Lean training from an ""academy"" organization - either through direct consulting experience (i.e. Shingijutsu, TBM) or via organizations with deep, well-established lean operating systems (Toyota, Danaher, etc)
  • Expertise in manufacturing the particular product materials or product type within the span of control of this position.
  • Private equity lean transformation experience 

 

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 [email protected].  

 

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For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].   

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Lean Manufacturing,Change Management,Kaizen,5S,TPM,Standard Work,Visual Management,SQDC Boards,MDI,Consulting,Mentoring,Transformation,Continuous Improvement,Communication,Team Leadership,Problem Solving

About Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. With a network of 12,000+ teammates and facilities across 25+ countries and six continents, we combine global reach with the personalized touch of local service.

Our experienced team is here to assist you with an array of label solutions and diverse market expertise. By combining a collaborative approach and a wide range of value-added services, MCC aims to be your label partner from concept to commercialization.

Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1916

What you'll do

  • The Continuous Improvement Manager will work with various teams to identify and implement Lean activities linked to business objectives. They will also mentor leadership in Lean techniques and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

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Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting is a leading Packaging and Containers Manufacturing company.

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