Head of Operations & Business Management

Multi-Color Corporation and Fort Dearborn have merged and are now the world's largest prime label and packaging supplier. Work with the Lean Steering Committee, Plant Manager, and on-site Lean experts in identifying activities, values and selecting Kaizen events and ensure proper resourcing and preparation for those events.
Ensure Lean activities are linked to the business objectives and develop a site transformation plan in collaboration with the site management team.
Ensure pre-event training, preparation for events, development and implementation of a communication plan, post event follow-up and auditing of results, prompt delivery of required supplies and materials, and mentoring KPO team members.
Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to a Lean Operating System.
Teach Lean tools to all levels of the organization (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC boards, MDI, etc.).
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
BS - Engineering or Operations Management, or equivalent experience, is required.
Three or more years of experience in plant leadership, with at least 2 years in a position responsible for driving Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex manufacturing facilities.
Strong change management skills and demonstrated experience changing a culture to a Lean environment.
Significant experience in implementation of complex Lean principals as they apply to multiple manufacturing operations.
Personal experience in leading more than 25 Kaizen events.
Proven success designing, implementing, communicating, and meeting policy deployment goals, including improving through-put, shortening cycle time, improving inventory turns and reducing supply chain costs.
At least one (1) successful transformational experience where Lean was used as part of the catalyst and foundation for the change- either in focused transformational leadership role or as part of the Senior Operating team driving the change. Demonstrated impact that translated to clear, bottom line performance results with step-function change.
Formal Lean training from an ""academy"" organization - either through direct consulting experience (i.e. Expertise in manufacturing the particular product materials or product type within the span of control of this position.
Private equity lean transformation experience
#For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world's most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.
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