Career Opportunity:
The Continuous Improvement (Cl) Manager plays a key role in supporting Smurfit Westrock’s commitment to operational excellence through a sustainable culture of employee engagement in continuous improvement.
This individual will act as a change agent to elevate business performance and deliver high impact results and develop a culture of continuous improvement. Success in this role requires a leader who can effectively drive change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment utilizing continuous improvement methodologies and tools. Sample responsibilities include identifying / prioritizing improvement activities, tracking financial progress, and coaching / mentoring project leaders and teams. The ability to influence and lead others is key to success.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
The Cl Manager is responsible for driving improved results of key performance indicators (KPls) through effective implementation of systems, tools, and processes. They are the lead trainer & coach for Smurfit WestRock's Manufacturing Excellence systems & tools. They are responsible to support the health of the system and drive Cl projects to meet plant savings goals.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
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Partner with divisional and site leaders to ensure Cl priorities are aligned with overall business strategy and goals related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Service, and People.
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Leverage a zero-loss mindset to identify and prioritize areas of improvement.
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Deliver value by both leading and supporting the focused execution of Cl projects.
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Manage the pipeline of improvement projects, prioritization, and assignment of resources.
