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Continuous Improvement Manager

Novolex, Florence, Kentucky, us, 41022

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Overview

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. The primary purpose of this role is to lead continuous improvement and quality management functions.

Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing systems and processes that optimize all phases of the production process; actively involved in the development and implementation of long-term quality improvement plans.

Support the business in development and implementation of quality procedures and systems throughout the manufacturing process.

Supervise the preparation of defined products and key process elements in preparation of proposals and project execution to include:

Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), including plant pressure profile and identifying mechanical design pressure and temperature

Heat and material balances

Piping and instrument diagrams

Process data sheets for all major items of equipment

Technical review of vendor offers

Checking process data for information

Check relief valve and header sizing

Review of vendor prints as required

Defining with vendors process heat exchanger requirements

Safety Review

Provide technical inputs for root cause analysis and corrective action. Support quality reporting and responses to customer complaints (CIRs).

Maintain organized documentation of all technical information.

Coordinate with the Manager and the GM of Production Equipment to ensure all components to the RFQs are covered and agreed upon prior to the start of the application's activity.

Coordinate, disseminate and expedite required information between engineering and the Applications Engineer.

Monitor the progress of in-house proposals.

Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any quality non-conformances related to product, process and systems.

Compile data and prepare regular and special reports including CRM, Syteline, statistical and other reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Prefer Industrial Engineering)

Minimum three to five years of experience managing quality in a lean manufacturing environment and leading rapid continuous improvement

Standard Work and Quality Systems Documentation and Management

Black Belt/Six Sigma certification preferred

Value Stream Mapping; Visual Management; 5S; Variation Reduction Kaizen

Material Pull System

Total Production Maintenance

Error Proofing

Thorough knowledge and experience with statistical process control methods and software systems

Strong desire to be a working quality manager in partnering with the plant management teams and hourly staff at assigned plants

Demonstrated ability to act as a business partner, “see the big picture”

Benefits What You'll Get From Us

Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

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