The opportunity: As an integral part of the WestRock PM&A future success, reporting to the Operations Director the CI Lean Manager will be responsible for auditing the processes taking place within a project and the organization linked to them in order to propose measures to improve the functioning in terms of quality/cost/times for stakeholder satisfaction. In this role, you lead CI initiatives for two sites, Gorleston (UK) and Deols (France).

How you will impact WestRock:

• Lead CI Lean and have knowledge of specific business tools and methodologies, use and implement: VSM (value stream mapping), 5S, Kaizen, PDCA, flow analysis, FMEA, six sigma, SOP and quality standardization.

• Manage and drive change management on site

• Detect CI projects and carry out an inventory of the functioning of a process or organization to be optimized.

• Identify points of progress by carrying out a process map.

• Define and prioritize improvement projects based on targeted gains.

• Define priorities and an action plan with management

• Set up and analyze performance indicators

• Carry out quality system improvements.

• Audit the performance of existing means of production

• Organise and lead meetings, workshops, brainstorming

• Initiate and manage lean management projects, re-organisation and improvement of productivity, production and ergonomics

• Identify areas of progress and the implementation of actions plans associated production methods.

• Supervise the qualification and development of phases of processes and tools.

• Implement new techniques, new improvement methods and reliable and appropriate operational and financial indicators.

• Lead cross functional working groups to deploy the approach to continued progress for all teams.

• Benchmark and standardize best practices.

What you need to succeed:

• Effective communication skills, influencing and persuasive skills

• Ability to take a step back, listen and analyze

• Knowledge and experience of LEAN and problem-solving tools

• Excellent organizational skills

• Assertiveness and dealing with challenging, difficult people, managing stressful situations and projects whilst not demotivating others

• Operational task Management, business writing reports and presentation of data, planning and prioritizing activities

• Accurate record keeping, engineering & staff administration.

• Microsoft Office

• The ability to lead others and work well within a team environment being a positively influencer

• Understanding Health and Safety policy and responsibilities in conjunction with manufacturing processes and staff

• Being highly technical and thorough, professional, and proficient

• Making smart decisions to meet company objectives

• Problem solving, using known techniques (Operational Learning, Fish bone, 5 Whys etc.) in an efficient manner

• Collaborating in team activities (5S, TIMWOODS), promoting team ethic and spirit

• Support / involvement in any future company transition to a new ERP system and ongoing changes.

• Encouraging new ideas, implementing, and promoting high performance team ethics within site and beyond.

• Promoting positive performance analysis for project activity What Went Well (WWW) and Area for Improvement (AFI) reporting

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.