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About Crown
Crown Holdings, Inc. is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability, and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
About this opportunity
Your work environment:
We currently have a vacancy for a Continuous Improvement Manager, based in one of our European plants or at Wantage (UK). The role will be reporting to the Quality, EHS and WCP Director Bevcan EMEA. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual.
The successful candidate will be a key player within our Central Team to implement and manage the operational performance of the Continuous Improvement programme across EMEA, ensuring the successful delivery of business strategy and objectives.
Your mission in Crown:
In this role, the successful candidate will:
* Support the Senior Leadership Team in identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities in line with our Cost Reduction Programme and Twentyby30 Initiatives.
* Work with plants and central functions to ensure progress towards Bevcan EMEA Operational objectives.
* Support the Operations Team in developing/maintaining our 5-year Manufacturing Roadmap.
* Audit and monitor progress of all Continuous Improvement activity within the Business.
* Take on specific improvement projects on an ad-hoc basis such as optimization of lacquer consumption and spoilage reduction.
* Develop a continuous improvement culture based on World-Class Performance principles.
* Promote, develop, and facilitate the use of all Continuous Improvement tools and techniques through internal and external training.
* Promote the use of benchmarking and ensure that actions are in place to achieve standardization of best-known practices and procedures.
About you
The ideal candidate should have:
* A master’s degree (or equivalent) in Industrial/Mechanical engineering with at least 7 to 10 years of experience in an industrial environment, in a shift/production/engineering/quality/continuous improvement role.
* Demonstrated operational experience in implementing and using continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing; Black Belt certification is an advantage.
* Strong data analytical skills and the capability to lead, coach, and influence others.
* Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to complete multiple simultaneous projects on a deadline.
* Good facilitation, training, and presentation skills, with robust interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Fluency in English; other European languages are desirable, with the ability to frequently travel from base.
What Crown Offers You
* The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment.
* Fair rewards and promotions based on merit and performance.
* Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
* Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees.
Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
Working Together
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented.
We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.
Requisition ID: 3763
Location:
Wantage, GB, OX12 9BP; Peterborough, GB, PE2 7LB; Kechnec, SK, 044 58; Botcherby, GB, CA1 2TL; Parma, IT, 43122; Valencia, ES, 46520; Custines, FR, 54670; Sevilla, ES, 41640; Korinthos, GR, 20100; Saarlouis, DE, 66740; Agoncillo, ES, 26150.
Functional Area: Manufacturing
Experience Level: Experienced professional
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