Manager, Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement Manager

Crown Holdings, Inc. through its subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description

Annual CI Strategy:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive CI strategy that aligns with the Division goals and objectives.
• Lead the CI Steering team in execution of the annual CI strategy.
• Collaborate with plant leaders to ensure improvements are successfully implemented and sustained.

Analyze and Improve Processes:

• Collaborate with plant leaders to identify inefficiencies in organizational workflows and develop solutions that drive operational improvement to meet key performance commitments.

Implement Lean Methodologies:

• Utilize CI tools, methodologies, and techniques like Process / Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Hoshin Kanri, 5S, TPM, Kata, Kanban, Poka Yoke, Gemba and Kaizen to reduce divisional waste/cost and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Lead and Facilitate Training:

• Develop and provide training with a focus on practical shop floor applications to plant teams on operational excellence principles, methodologies, and tools to drive improvement in business operations.
• Develop and mentor a team of CI Champions in each plant to drive organizational improvement effectiveness.
• Standardized learning materials and enable ease of accessibility.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:

• Collaborate and align CAPP functions and plants to achieve business directives to ensure the successful implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with plant resources to establish a community of best practices that are implemented across the division.

Measure and Track Performance:

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of C.I. initiatives and identify areas for further improvement.
• Leverage leading indicator metrics to proactively manage outcomes.

Develop and Implement Standard Work:

• Establish standardized procedures to ensure consistency and quality in operations.
• Develop computer systems that minimize organizational waste and support standardization.
• Create and maintain an accessible repository for safety/ Lean / CI tools and all related information.

Manage CI Projects:

• Lead and manage CI projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Provide organizational guidance for projects, selection, tool utilization and management strategy to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and reduce lead time.

Promote CI Culture:

• Champion, encourage and support a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
• Travel to various CAPP plants approximately 75% each month.

Position Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of CI principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing cross-functional CI projects.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong change management skills and demonstrated experience building a CI culture.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coach teams.
• Strong bias for action.
• Self-Determined – Continuously searching for knowledge and improving methods.
• Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.