Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Graham Packaging is a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing, committed to improving operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative work environment. The Business Unit Productivity Manager will focus on optimizing processes and driving productivity improvements across various functions while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Analyze current workflows, labor utilization, equipment performance, and production processes
- Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and implement standardized work procedures
- Measure and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
- Labor productivity
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Throughput
- Capacity utilization
- Cycle time
- Downtime
- Develop reporting tools and dashboards to track performance trends
- Conduct time studies, work measurements, and value stream mapping exercises
- Optimize staffing models and resource allocation
- Improve plant layouts, material flow, and workplace organization
- Support 5S and visual management programs
- Evaluate opportunities to automate manual processes
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams on technology implementations
- Support digital transformation initiatives including manufacturing execution systems (MES), AI, IFP, Streamline, Infinity ERP systems, data analytics, and workflow automation tools
- Lead cross-functional productivity improvement projects
- Develop business cases and ROI analyses for improvement investments
- Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Present recommendations and results to leadership on a monthly cadence
- Train employees on Lean tools and process improvement methodologies
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Support change management efforts associated with new processes and technologies
Skills
- 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or industrial engineering
- Travel 60-75%
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Statistical analysis
- Data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Excel)
- ERP 'SAP'/MRP systems
- Process mapping and workflow optimization
- Project management
- SMED (Quick Changeovers)
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives preferred
- Direct experience in extrusion blow molding is preferred but not required
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life insurance
- 401K Employee Saving Plan
- Employee Wellness Program
- Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements
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