Area Continuous Improvement Leader

🔥 15 hours ago

🌐 Colombia, United States – Remote

🇨🇴 Colombia – Remote 🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $125k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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O-I

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

10,000+ employees

Founded 1903

🍽️ Food & Beverage

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

💰 Grant on 2021-10

Food & Beverage • Logistics • Manufacturing

O-I is a leader in glass packaging, known for its innovation and commitment to sustainability. The company specializes in transforming how food and beverages are stored by providing sustainable and iconic glass packaging solutions. O-I also focuses on advancing glass recycling technologies and nurturing diversity, equity, and inclusion within its operations. With a history rooted in significant innovations in glass-making technology, O-I strives to create a sustainable future by integrating sustainability into every aspect of its operations. The company collaborates with brands to design glass packaging that enhances consumer experiences and achieves sustainable outcomes.

📋 Description

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities, aligning projects with business goals and operational priorities • Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute strategic improvement plans with measurable results • Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, reliability, energy usage, and cost performance • Identify, implement, and sustain cost reduction opportunities while tracking financial impact and accountability • Analyze operational data to identify opportunities, solve problems, and ensure improvement actions are sustained • Coach leaders and teams on continuous improvement practices while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence • Strengthen the use of GMF across assigned factories • Build problem-solving capability and improve process discipline across multiple sites • Share best practices and sustain results through metrics and accountability • Work through plant leadership teams and functional partners to improve factory performance and continuous improvement maturity

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, continuous improvement, or a related function, preferably in a multi-site manufacturing environment • Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results in safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, reliability, energy, and operating discipline • Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, daily management systems, standard work, and waste elimination tools • Experience coaching leaders and teams to build continuous improvement capability, strengthen accountability, and sustain performance improvements • Ability to analyze performance data, develop strategic improvement plans, track progress against commitments, and communicate results effectively to plant, area, and functional leadership • Experience with GMF or similar manufacturing operating systems preferred • Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification preferred • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations • 35–40% travel required

🏖️ Benefits

• Possible 15% quarterly incentive bonus • Vacation time and paid holidays • Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage • Pre-tax accounts • Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions • Life and AD&D Insurance • Disability Insurance • 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions • Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness • Employee Assistance Program • Reasonable accommodations • Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer