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Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Green Bay Packaging Inc
  • Kalamazoo, MI
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    Job Description

    Position Overview

    This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across all divisional manufacturing processes. This role works closely with the CI Lead and leadership to identify opportunities, implement process improvements, and support operational efficiency. This position also contributes to training, documentation, and strategic planning efforts to enhance overall performance. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

    Responsibilities

      • Perform daily activities in compliance with divisional safety requirements and always puts Safety First
      • Ensures that all process changes will lead to a safer work environment
      • Coordinate and support continuous improvement efforts across all Operations
      • Engages crews in activities to streamline daily processes
      • Works with all crews to strive for maximum efficiencies in machine production, set-up times, and run speeds
      • Monitors machine run efficiencies and addresses issues that are hindering goal attainment
      • Provide basic machine assessment for state of equipment – help create standard operating procedures, TPM activities, and cleans up documentation when needed
      • Facilitate various projects throughout the facility to improve safety, quality, efficiency, yield metrics and team-based improvement initiatives
      • Maintain reporting of continuous improvement initiatives and results
      • Maintain metrics and keep division informed of activities and accomplishments
      • Perform additional duties as assigned

       

      Shared CI responsibilities (with CI lead):

      • Works with all departments at the division to develop standard operating procedures, document workflow and process steps
      • Acts as a problem solver for production crews in times of need
      • Resource for production, scheduling and technical group to drive improvements resulting in increased through put, improved quality, and higher yield
      • Responsible for working directly with divisional leadership to ensure that continuous improvement goals are achieved
      • Use effective change management strategies to successfully implement new processes and procedures within the divisions team-based work culture
      • Provide support for the division’s food safety program and certification
      • Works with Maintenance Department staff to deliver predictable and reliable equipment performance
      • Will notify the Production Supervisor Team of the need to coach or discipline employees when encountering employees acting in an unsafe manner

    Qualifications

    • Good communication skills, both oral and written, are required
    • Ability to organize information from multiple sources and develop plans for continuous improvement
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to drive change
    • Previous experience in a box plant, printing operation, converting operation or paper mill is preferred
    • Must be able to improve working conditions such as safety, quality and productivity.
    • Ability to problem solve, handle multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced team environment
    • An Associate’s degree is preferred
    • Experience in process improvement and lean manufacturing is preferred
    • Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office 365

     

    Compensation & Benefits

    In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

    Company Overview

     

    Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

     

    Education

    Preferred
    • Associates or better

    Behaviors

    Required
    • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
    • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
    • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

    Motivations

    Required
    • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
    • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKalamazoo, MI
    IndustryManufacturing - Other
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1933
    Websitehttp://gbp.com/

    About Company

    Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated and diversified company consisting of corrugated container plants, folding carton operations, recycled and virgin linerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label manufacturing, specialty converting operations, timberland, and land stewardship and management. Founded in 1933, this Green Bay, WI based company has over 3,600 employees and 37 manufacturing locations located in 14 states. We are dedicated to the innovative and responsible development of our products and resources, with an emphasis on quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disciplinary Actionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Documentation Planunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Forestryunmatched
    • Green Businessunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Management Strategyunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Printingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Production Machiningunmatched
    • Production Managementunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Recyclingunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Standards Developmentunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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