Business Unit Productivity Manager

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🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

💵 $109.7k - $164.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Graham Packaging

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1970

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🏭 Manufacturing

🚘 Automotive

Food & Beverage • Manufacturing • Automotive

Graham Packaging is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable plastic packaging solutions for various markets, including automotive, beverage, dairy, and home care. The company focuses on creating custom designs that enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact through advanced technologies like barrier technology and recyclable materials. With a commitment to creative problem-solving, Graham Packaging aims to meet the unique needs of its customers while promoting environmental, social, and governance initiatives.

📋 Description

• Analyze workflows, labor utilization, equipment performance, and production processes • Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities • Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives • Develop and implement standardized work procedures • Measure and monitor productivity KPIs including labor productivity, OEE, throughput, capacity utilization, cycle time, and downtime • Develop reporting tools and dashboards to track performance trends • Conduct time studies, work measurements, and value stream mapping • Optimize staffing models and resource allocation • Improve plant layouts, material flow, and workplace organization • Support 5S and visual management programs • Evaluate automation opportunities and collaborate on technology implementations • Support digital transformation initiatives involving MES, AI, IFP, Streamline, Infinity ERP, data analytics, and workflow automation • Lead cross-functional productivity improvement projects • Develop business cases and ROI analyses • Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables • Present recommendations and results to leadership monthly • Train employees on Lean tools and process improvement methodologies • Foster continuous improvement culture and support change management for new processes and technologies • Report to the Director of Operations and collaborate with peers across the business

🎯 Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or industrial engineering • Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives preferred • Ability to travel 60–75% • Direct experience in extrusion blow molding preferred but not required • Lean Manufacturing knowledge • Six Sigma methodologies • Statistical analysis • Data visualization and reporting tools, including Power BI and Excel • ERP/SAP/MRP systems knowledge • Process mapping and workflow optimization • Project management • SMED (Quick Changeovers) • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred • Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Basic life insurance • Company 401K Employee Saving Plan • Employee Wellness Program • Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements