Continuous Improvement Engineer
Evansville, IN
Silgan Closures is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our Evansville, Indiana, manufacturing plant. This role is ideal for a Lean manufacturing, process improvement, or operational excellence professional who wants to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
What You Will Do:
- Coordinate and drive continuous improvement projects from planning through implementation
- Develop, deliver, and support Lean Six Sigma programs focused on operational excellence
- Facilitate problem-solving activities, Kaizen events, TPM initiatives, value stream mapping, 5S, and standard work implementation
- Assess current manufacturing processes to identify waste, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
- Analyze operational and statistical data and communicate findings through reports and presentations
- Train plant leadership and manufacturing employees on new processes, procedures, and best practices
- Measure and validate results of improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable performance gains
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred
- 4 or more years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing or industrial production environment
- 2 or more years of experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Six Sigma initiatives
- Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and standard work principles
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and present operational data
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and training skills
What We Offer You:
- Excellent compensation based on experience, skills, education, and market conditions
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and more
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hands-on exposure to Lean Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives
- Promotion-from-within culture with career growth opportunities
- Long-term employment with a stable Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer
Who We Are:
Silgan Closures is a Fortune 500 global leader in packaging manufacturing, with 100+ facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. We provide sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for leading food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods companies.
Apply today for this Continuous Improvement Engineer position and join a global leader in manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.