Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager
Department: Catawba Lead Team
Reports To: Catawba Mill Manager

SUMMARY:

This role drives continuous improvement at a worldclass fully integrated linerboard mill by focusing on efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The manager will lead initiatives to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve overall operational performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement, utilizing data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Initiate, manage, and execute projects focused on cost reduction, optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency.
• Promote and implement lean principles, such as 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping, to streamline workflows.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, implement statistical process control (SPC), and drive root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Coach and mentor teams on improvement methodologies and promote a culture of continuous learning and engagement.
• Work closely with various departments, including production, maintenance, engineering, and controls, to achieve operational excellence.
• Track key performance indicators (KPI’s), analyze data, and report on the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Direct supervision of the quality, process engineering functions, which include both exempt and non-exempt unionized employees.
• Responsible for the development of your organization to ensure long- and short-term goals and objectives are met.
• Ensure all employees, direct and indirect, are following all applicable policies and procedures.
• Expected to prepare salaried staff for future advancement opportunities.