Regional Director, Continuous Improvement

Location: Lincolnton, NC

Working Location: Full Onsite (5 days/week)

*This position does not qualify for international relocation. All candidates must be authorized to work in US and not require sponsorship.

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

Attract and develop high performing people.

Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.

Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.

Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open for a Director of Continuous Improvement. This position has regional responsibility for coordinating continuous improvement activities throughout North America, supporting locations and teams in Lincolnton, NC and Mukwonago, WI within our Closures NA segment.

This is how your journey begins:

Establishment of NA continuous improvement goals and measurement methodology.
Working with the site Directors to establish site goals for each calendar year.
Developing and delivering required training on current and new continuous improvement methodologies as needed.
Assessing the effectiveness of the overall system through established KPIs and periodic site visits in North America
Represent North America on the Global Manufacturing Excellence team.
Development of new ideas/ projects on-site
Manage the planning, facilitation, and completion of Lean projects to support cost-reduction objectives.
Provides input and feedback to key leadership positions about process improvement opportunities.
Identify areas with other functional leaders, employees, and customers to develop significant continuous improvement ideas or projects throughout the organization.
Seeks continuous improvement opportunities in, but not limited to:

Quality (complaints, claims, cost of quality, systems reject, suppliers)

Productivity (efficiency, capacity, costs, service)

Processes (non-value-added step reductions)

Value analysis/value engineering (product, process improvements to reduce costs)

Lean Manufacturing (value stream mapping, 5S, SMED, etc.)

Safety (accident reduction, audit program, supervisor awareness)

Environmental (energy conservation/reduction, disposal of chemicals, cleanliness)

Data collection about identified projects.

Member of the Regional Operations team

Leads the APS system for North America

Identifies cost savings related to global/regional CI activities.

Provides status updates on continuous improvement projects/initiatives.

Lead CI Events/Activities as needed to support CI Goals

What you will bring on the journey

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience; advanced degree helpful

Experience & Skills

Certified Black Belt or Senior Black Belt
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and relate well with at levels within the organization.
Demonstrated problem-solving and process analysis skills; when necessary, must be able to delve into areas where no precedent exists successfully.
Very detail-oriented, strong quality conscious, and possess excellent organizational skills.
Ability to lead organizational improvements and motivate others to achieve desired results.
Ability to travel 30% of the time to other locations.

What we offer:

An exciting, diverse and value based working environment

Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.

Contribute to the communities where we reside.

Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

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