Director, Continuous Improvement

Overview

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We currently have an opportunity for a Director of Continuous Improvement at our Manufacturing Facility in Huntersville , NC .

• •Manage the CI savings budget across the Business Unit, ensuring targets are realistic and deliver measurable value back to the business.
• •Plan and oversee tactical projects to improve existing processes, including developing schedules and budgets; ensure cost-benefit analyses are completed to define the financial, business, and industry impacts of initiatives.
• •Support business leaders in building medium- and long-term CI strategies that align with and deliver the projected CI savings budget.
• •Monitor and evaluate the performance of CI programs and initiatives, measuring progress against goals and acting as a catalyst for change within the organization.
• •Ensure optimal performance of existing processes, achieving continuous year-over-year reductions in conversion costs.

• •Serve as a subject matter expert for the core pillars of the Reynolds Performance System, providing training and guidance to ensure sustained results and successful adoption of the process.
• •Lead CI initiatives including Kaizen events in 5S, SMED, TPM, VSM, PDCA, and A3 problem solving.
• •Promote Lean methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Daily Management, Layered Audits, and Business Plan Development to eliminate waste and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• •Drive process and systems improvements across plants, implementing programs that deliver ongoing, long-term benefits.

• •Design and deploy the digital manufacturing (IoT) strategy, coaching plant teams on implementation and enabling sustainable performance improvements.

• •Advise and influence senior leadership on business transformation, organizational effectiveness, performance results, and change management, addressing both complexity and business impact.
• •Lead and develop teams, providing coaching, mentorship, and evaluation to associates at all levels of experience.
• •Design and deliver Lean training across all organizational levels, reinforcing operational excellence standards.

• •Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including management, engineering, and operations, to align manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and business

• •You listen, learn, and evolve
• •You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• •You put safety first, always
• •You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• •You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• •You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

• +Master's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.

• •Proven project management experience, capable of leading multiple initiatives from planning through successful execution.
• •Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• •Strong analytical and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.
• •Highly self-motivated and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• •Flexible and dependable, able to adjust schedules to meet critical business deadlines.
• •Collaborative team player, committed to contributing to high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• •Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across complex manufacturing environments.
• •Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• •Strong analytical and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.
• •Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while maintaining focus on business results.
• •Ability to lead cross-functional teams and build collaborative relationships across organizational levels.
• •Ability to develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

• •Strategic Mindset – Develops strategies that connect continuous improvement priorities with long-term business objectives and sustainable performance.
• •Drives Results – Establishes accountability and delivers measurable operational and financial outcomes through dis