Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America's leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,000+ employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world.
This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in
Lexington, OH.What we offer - Our hardworking team deserves benefits that work for them:Total Rewards:- Significant earning potential in year 1
- Progressive pay with skills development
- Additional earnings through employee ownership program
- Benefits day 1
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k with 5% company match at 90 days of employment
- Vacation upon day of hire
People & Culture:- Sustainability leader
- Innovative & dynamic environment
- Safety & quality driven
- Purpose-driven & Values-based
- Community partners
- Earth stewardship
As a Director of Continuous Improvement your responsibilities will be:
- Lead coordination and communication between operating units concerning continuous improvement activities
- Assist the company leaders to develop and implement CI strategies throughout CNG
- Identify and facilitate all process improvement projects and training company-wide to expedite the improvement of products and processes
- Train, coach, and challenge process owners in the use of lean tools, approaches, and techniques
- Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot issues and create countermeasures
- Determine metrics and create process documentation and work instructions
- Carry out advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, budget development, and cost analysis to determine project feasibility and make recommendations to leadership
- Recommend changes in standards, processes, equipment, and materials
- Work closely will all departments within the company to identify and facilitate improvement projects
- Develop content and implement training programs to certify employees at all levels on Six Sigma and Lean practices, including certifications at Yellow, Kaizen, Green and up to Black Belt level
- Act as a change agent by defining, researching, planning, building support, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive a cultural change in organizational effectiveness and development.
- Supervise and direct the work of department staff across multiple locations
A strong Director of Continuous Improvement will possess:
- Minimum of 7-10 years of lean manufacturing experience in roles of plant leadership or similar management roles with demonstrated process improvement and project management experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Six Sigma Black Belt required. Master Black Belt preferred with lean six sigma teaching experience
- Capable of leading large-scale projects utilizing project management skills and tools
- Ability lead change initiatives and provide ongoing lean training to CNG employees
- Strong work and personal ethics
- Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean systems, and system implementation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to work effectively in a team environment
Safety at CNG: - Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities
- Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes
- Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
- Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
- Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way
Physical Work and Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Team members are also required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Are our values a match for you - Committed - We act with integrity and respect for one another.
- Collaborative - We are better when we work together.
- Caring - We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
- Courageous - We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
- Curious - We encourage new thinking to reimagine what's possible.
- Competitive - We play to win.
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If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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