Spartech LLC · 4 months ago
Plant Continuous Improvement Engineer (REQ575)
Cape Girardeau, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSpartech LLC is a leading manufacturing organization specializing in Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging markets. The Plant Continuous Improvement Engineer will deliver measurable, sustainable operational improvements and lead initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance the facility's performance and efficiency.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Act as a change agent to establish a Continuous Improvement culture throughout the assigned facility
Help employees create value and deliver process excellence
Facilitate proper Daily Direction Setting and follow up using Tier meetings and visual management
Assist with process optimization and troubleshooting
Work with plant staff to identify, prioritize, manage, and execute CI Projects / initiatives using standard methodologies
Personally lead 6 to 8 formal projects annually that materially impact the site P&L
Lead or participate in Governance Reviews of key improvement projects
Work with plant Controlling to ensure improvement efforts are properly tracked and that results meet targeted savings
Ensure proper control plans are developed and used to sustain improvement efforts and site commitments
Lead efforts that positively impact plant OEE / MUV (material efficiency, machine uptime, line rates, BOM optimization)
Assist plant in efforts to optimize conversion costs
Replicate best practices from other sites or from within the assigned facility
Use Acadia to document / refine / leverage Standard Operating Procedures, Training Requirements, and employee development
Champion site 5S activities for waste elimination and shop floor safety improvements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical preferred)
Lean Six Sigma certified (Green Belt minimum)
Minimum 5 years of process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment, including extensive exposure to Lean Principles and Tools
Polymer production or conversion knowledge, to include thermoplastics such as acrylics, polystyrene, polyester, and PVC
Demonstrated results in improving operational metrics
Problem solving and RCCA competency
Able to interface with customers and suppliers as needed
Able to use ERP systems, preferably SAP
Physically capable of performing GEMBA walks and spending significant time on the shop floor
Disciplined and organized
Able to communicate and work within all levels of the plant
Experience with waste identification and elimination, process mapping, and use of statistical and reporting tools (e.g. Visio, Minitab, QI Macros, Excel, Power BI, etc.)
Excellent public speaking and written skills in the English language
10% Travel
Preferred
Previous plant or operational supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision
Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with a strong matching program
120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date)
11 paid holidays
Company
Spartech LLC
Spartech has 11 U.S. manufacturing facilities to bring your ideas to life through sustainable, customizable plastic solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$45M2025-06-06Debt Financing· $45M
2021-05-09Acquired
Leadership Team
John Inks
Chief Executive Officer
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Allen J. Portnoy
President and Founder
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