Continuous Improvement Engineer
Plastipak · Plastipak - Jackson Center, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 2 days ago
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An engineer-level continuous improvement role at Plastipak (packaging) in Plastipak - Jackson Center, OH.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, TPM
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for leading the planning, development and execution of our CI program (Total Productive Maintenance) within the manufacturing site. The role is fundamental in supporting and leading safety, quality and productivity improvements through the application of TPM and loss elimination initiatives.
You Will
- •Develop Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean-Six Sigma capabilities at the site
- •Have responsibility for planning, leading and supporting TPM implementation at the site including Autonomous Maintenance; Preventative Maintenance, Early Equipment Management and Focus Teams
- •Be the subject matter expert on TPM processes and implementation
- •Provide overall support, assistance, direction and communication to Management teams regarding TPM Initiatives
- •Lead CI events through hands-on participation
- •Other job related duties as assigned
You Have
- •Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
- •Minimum two (2) years of experience working in manufacturing
- •Experience with continuous improvement programs
- •Ability to work up to and sometimes more than 40 hours/week in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
- •Wellness Programs
- •Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
- •EAP, Employee Assistance Program
- •Life Insurance
- •Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- •Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
- •Accidental Insurance
- •Critical Illness Insurance
- •Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- •401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
- •Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
- •Paid Company Holidays
- •Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- •Caregiving via Care.com
- •Pet Insurance
- •Tuition Assistance Program
- •Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
- •Travel Assistance
- •Employee Discount Programs
- •Some benefits are subject to eligibility