Continuous Improvement Leader (SPS Coordinator) at Sonoco Products Company in Franklin Park, Illinois

Job Description:

While reporting to the Plant Manager, you will have responsibility for leading the Continuous Improvement program within our Franklin Park, Illinois location. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• You will manage all aspects of Continuous Improvement programs within this plant location included but not limited to (safety, operations, maintenance, inventory, etc.)


• You will continue to train, educate and refresh all facility employees on safe work practices including but not limited to online as well as face to face presentations.


• You will be responsible for our full Continuous Improvement program within the plant.


• You will lead efforts to achieve scorecard/targets within the plant.


• You will train, coach and educate plant associates on improving zero based losses and using KPIs such as OEE, product quality, waste reduction and decreased operating costs.

This position is located in our thermoformed plastic container operation in Franklin Park, Illinois.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have a BS in engineering or related field


• 2 - 4+ years of experience with a mixture of safety, continuous improvement and operations leadership


• Additionally, we highly prefer an individual with a solid manufacturing excellence/TPM background


• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

This is a progression position and level will be based on candidate experience and business needs. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.