PROCESS IMPROVEMENT LEAD - Military Veterans

Overview

Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of 'Always Advancing to Protect What's Important.' With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.

At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with a process specialist and a maintenance specialist.

• Enhance production capacity by improving scrap rates, run rates, and machine uptime.

• Independently initiate and complete projects focused on specific lid production lines.

• Justify capital investments based on projected improvements and current burden rates.

• Engage directly with underperforming lines to improve performance.

• Identify and recommend machine upgrades and replacements to enhance production.

• Implement process improvements, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and preventive maintenance (PM) to optimize production.

• Drive initiatives for gram weight reduction, material substitution, and sample trials.

• Monitor daily efficiency (EFF) and machine efficiency (MEEF) through active involvement and data analysis.

• Operate machinery and perform basic maintenance tasks as needed.

• Develop jigs, fixtures, and equipment modifications to minimize downtime.

• Analyze production data to identify trends and root causes.

• Evaluate quality data to refine processes.

• Integrate data from quality, production, tribal knowledge, and experiments to produce actionable insights.

• Provide support to other PIT teams as required.

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in production data analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage employees.

• Excellent work and attendance record.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to independently prioritize and manage projects.

• Proven track record of hands-on project management from inception to completion.

• Ability to handle high-pressure situations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.

• Ability to traveled to meet with vendors and review major equipment purchases

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

BERRY PLASTICS, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE EVALUATED ON THE BASIS OF JOB QUALIFICATIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE (AS DEFINED BY APPLICABLE LAW), RACE, RELIGIOUS CREED, SEX, COLOR, MARITAL STATUS, CITIZENSHIP, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY (WILLING TO MAKE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION). THIS POLICY ALSO APPLIES TO DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA.