About Us:

Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there’s a good chance you’re using a sprayer, pump or closure we make!! We help brands enhance peoples’ lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive, and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence, this position will work in concert with the Plant Manager(s) to execute the Operational Excellence strategy: implement and support a sustainable operating structure, drive cadence of continuous improvement with implementation of tools and business processes, build and leverage data driven tools, implement process improvement methodologies (ex. Kaizen), increase profitability and optimize operating performance to meet customer lead-time demands.

Responsibilities:

Experienced leader with a hands-on approach and mentality to drive actionSpearhead continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing that drive efficiency, eliminate bottlenecks and drive overall operational performanceCollaborate across departments to optimize processes, implement lean principles and drive culture of excellenceUtilize experience implementing manufacturing operating systems to build-deploy-optimize site operations Deploy and support Operational Excellence best practices, such as daily management, standard work, 5S workplace organization and effective problem solvingImplement and leverage data collection tools to drive a data driven approach to problem solving, focus/facilitate tools (ex. Kaizen, SMED, etc.) and incorporation into daily standard workSupport Action Plan culture of identification-analysis-action-accountability Leverage experience in high-volume automated manufacturing processes and strong analytical/problem solving skills in daily activitiesSet benchmarking and continuous improvement targetsSupport site harmonization and flexibility to maximize asset utilization, reduce risk and optimize overall performanceFacilitates Kaizen events within the site and provides guidance on the Kaizen processCross-functional capability with ability to think/work holisticallyExperience in driving change, implementing new strategies, and adapting to evolving scenarios.Ability to adapt to changing conditions and handle high-pressure situations (Flexibility)

About You:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering+5-years of site/department experience deploying OpEx tools+5-years in high-speed manufacturing processes (low mix/high volume environment)Lean professional; Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Silgan Dispensing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.