Greif · 1 week ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer — Blow Molding Systems
Alsip, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years expGreif is a company focused on stabilizing and scaling operations, and they are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance blow molding systems. In this role, you will leverage engineering skills and data-driven leadership to optimize processes, reduce waste, and implement best practices across facilities.
IndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments that unlock optimal process windows and certification-grade quality
Stand up and govern SOCs with min/max control ranges; keep them current and enforced
Build a Critical Process Equipment (CPE) program with maintenance to ensure uptime and capability
Roll out VQS with Reliability and Quality so each machine is measured, monitored, and managed
Lead Kaizen, VSM, and A3 efforts with OPEX to capture productivity, labor, and quality gains—and replicate them across facilities
Specify, order, and commission controls and equipment upgrades; assess existing assets for safety, cost, and throughput
Apply root cause analysis to eliminate recurring misses; document fixes and results in monthly reports
Create training content and deliver sessions for operators, leaders, and maintenance; raise capability at the point of production
Partner with Product Engineering on testing, prototypes, and samples to enable new product introductions without sacrificing stability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required
Minimum 5 years in plastic blow molding (required)
Hands-on command of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, air compressors, chillers, and PLCs; comfortable making on-the-fly adjustments
Demonstrated cycle-time optimization and cost savings achievements
Lean/CI mindset; rigorous attention to safety and quality
Strong plastics materials and process knowledge, plus excellent documentation and Microsoft Office proficiency
Collaborative communicator who can influence across plants and functions
Ability and willingness to travel required
Benefits
Short-term incentive
Company
Greif
Greif is an industrial packaging products and services.
10001+ employees
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