Regional TPM / Continuous Improvement Manager

Company: Plastipak Packaging Inc.
Location: Champaign
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Plastipak Packaging is a global industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and recycling of plastic rigid containers. Our list of customers include some of the worlds most recognized and respected brands such as Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, just to name a few. Our commitment to our employees is demonstrated in numerous awards for innovation, environmental sustainability, and corporate citizenship.Plastipak follows industry leading protocols to address COVID-19, including regular disinfection, electrostatic cleaning and temperature sensing kiosks at most locations. We strictly adhere to all CDC guidelines to provide a safe working environment for our associates and visitors; including face coverings, social distancing, and hand sanitizer stations.Named one of America's Best Employers in Michigan by Forbes in 2020, Plastipak offers many great benefits, including:* MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE* PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS* PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES* 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH* TUITION ASSISTANCE* COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY* DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT* TELEMEDICINE* PET INSURANCE* TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING* LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES* REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAMIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak's Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.Plastipak is an equal opportunity employer.Position Description:The Regional TPM/CI Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development and execution of Total Productive Maintenance and Continuous Improvement within the assigned region's manufacturing sites. The role is fundamental in championing and leading safety, quality and productivity improvements through the application of TPM and loss elimination initiatives. Success will be measured by the ability to actively engage the manufacturing sites to achieve targeted business goals. The position reports to the Regional Operations Manager.Responsibilities:* This position will be working with a wide variety of corporate leadership, site leadership, site associates, outside vendors and contractors to drive improvement in Safety, Quality, Production Efficiency, Costs and Loss Reduction.* This position will develop Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean-Six Sigma capabilities at the assigned locations.* This position will also have responsibility for planning, leading and supporting TPM implementation throughout the region including Autonomous Maintenance; Preventative Maintenance, Early Equipment Management and Focus Teams.* Coordinate with other TPM stakeholders within sites share practices, drive standardization and improve results.* Provide technical leadership to our site leadership to effect improvements on production lines.* Understand Plastipak financial metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).* Map TPM implementation strategy by both milestones and metrics. Track progress of both.* Lead teams to develop and maintain engineering competencies at the sites by coaching and mentoring to build capabilities.* Be the subject matter expert on TPM processes and implementation.* Lead CI events through hands-on participation.* Provide overall support, assistance, direction and communication to Management teams regarding TPM Initiatives.Qualifications:* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred.* Lean Six Sigma experience is required. Black Belt Certification is preferred.* A minimum of 5 -10 years of industrial manufacturing experience, with 3 - 5 years of experience leading TPM implementation and continuous improvement projects required.* Experience leading technical resources to successfully maintain production line equipment to achieve high levels of productivity.* Solid analytical, problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills.* Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment.* Self-starter and strong leadership skills.* Must be able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.* Ability to travel up to 50% is required.Why should you apply?You may be eligible for:* MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE* PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS* PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES* 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH* TUITION ASSISTANCE* COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY* DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT* TELEMEDICINE* PET INSURANCE* TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING* LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES* REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM

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