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The Company
kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
We are looking for a
Segment BEX Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the
Trays segment. As the
segment expert, this role will work closely with sites to implement
Group Strategic Initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure progress and effectiveness in operational excellence efforts. The
Segment BEX Manager will train and guide teams in the use of
LEAN & Six Sigma methodologies to successfully achieve yearly targets and promote the sharing of best practices.
This is a
hybrid role, and we are ideally looking for someone to be based near one of our Trays sites, more specifically in
Germany, UK, Poland, Italy, and Spain.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive implementation of strategic operational excellence initiatives within the segment.
- Identify and drive improvement opportunities with local teams to support yearly objectives.
- Define yearly improvement plans in line with segment objectives, identify training needs, and deliver trainings.
- Conduct pilots, Kaizen workshops, ensure data quality, mentor Six Sigma & Lean projects, follow up on progress, and support complex data analysis.
- Deliver the yearly savings targets, approximately 2% of production costs.
- Implement an aligned operational excellence approach in close cooperation with Group Business Excellence Standards Framework (Trainings, Project Management, Actions Follow-up, Audits).
- Drive the development of segment teams through ongoing training and sharing of best practices.
Skills And Experience Required
- Strong hands-on knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
- Understanding of project selection and implementation to meet business objectives.
- Previous experience with manufacturing production processes (ideally packaging) and project management in multi-cultural, multi-location, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving and mentoring abilities.
- Hands-on knowledge of statistical analysis tools and MS Office programs.
- Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and persuasiveness.
- Analytical and self-disciplined, with strong multi-tasking abilities.
- Ability to train others.
- Fluent in English (another European language is a plus).
- Requires up to 50% travel.
Apply Now!
If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.
At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.
