Continuous Improvement Mgr

**nVenia, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies**, is a manufacturer and supplier of integrated solutions and packaging equipment machinery. With over 300 years of combined experience, our long-standing brands of Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer and Ohlson serve end customers in the consumer-packaged goods, food and beverage, industrial, and other markets. At nVenia, we believe in developing talent and providing meaningful learning experiences. Interns gain hands‑on exposure to real‑world manufacturing operations while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment. **nVenia offers:** - Competitive compensation for internship positions - Hands‑on learning and mentorship from experienced team members - Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, and operational best practices - A supportive, safety‑focused, and team‑oriented work environment - Opportunities to develop skills that support future career growth **POSITION SUMMARY** **Leads and executes continuous improvement initiatives** across the organization to enhance manufacturing performance. Drives cost reduction, improves processes, resolves production issues, and implements best practices. Hands-on leadership role responsible for both strategy and execution of improvement initiatives. - Lead CI projects and cross-functional teams - Reduce waste and inefficiencies to shorten lead times - Improve product quality and increase gross profit - Develop and implement effective manufacturing processes **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES** - Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives and roadmap aligned with company strategy - Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and CI adoption across teams - Build team capability through training, tools, and structured processes - Drive hands-on process improvements using Lean tools (JIT, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, TPS, SMED) - Improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and throughput while reducing waste - Analyze manufacturing processes, layouts, and material flow to enhance cost efficiency - Lead cross-functional projects, including kaizen events and process redesign - Partner with Engineering on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) - Implement cost reduction programs and establish performance metrics and audits for sustained improvement **POSITION REQUIREMENTS** - Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent) preferred - 10+ years in manufacturing, quality, or process improvement roles - Strong knowledge of machining and assembly workflows - Proven success in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing (JIT, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, TPS, SMED) - Experience leading kaizen events and driving tools such as Standard Work, SMED, 3P, Material Pull, and TPI - Strong communication and influence skills; able to mentor and train teams - Ability to collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization | **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** | | --- | | Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. On occasion, may be required to climb and work in high places, stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The incumbent must occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. | | **WORK ENVIRONMENT** | | --- | | The position is an office-based position with frequent visits to the manufacturing area. In the manufacturing area, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but at times loud. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the e…