Op Excellence Coordinator

Join our team and Be You, Be Aptar.

Aptar is seeking an Ops Excellence Coordinator based in Cary, IL.  This position is fully onsite.  This role as the OE Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the systematic application of Lean/AOS tools and completion of assigned projects. Resources and support for the tools will come from the support of designated department managers lead by the OE Coordinator. The greatest opportunity for challenge and innovation will be effectively building lean culture, developing capability, and leading local resources to success through influence.  Directly reports to the CI Manager. 

As an Ops Excellence Coordinator, you will: 

• Train workforce on problem solving, AOS CI tools and other lean concepts
• Report and enter existing KPI’s into appropriate tracking systems
• Facilitate cross functional CI teams on total cost issues
• Identify, scope, prioritize and leverage opportunities
• Track QRQC/A3 progress, cost savings and other plant improvement actions
• Promote and communicate point kaizen activity internally and externally
• Assist shop floor CI teams via facilitation and documentation
• Coordinate preparation and planning for the site’s AOS Site Self Evaluation
• Interface with other CI team members and leaders for external support
• Assist in preparation of the site’s yearly cost savings and improvement plan
• Must be able to travel between facilities that are a part of the Campus
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.  This position will have constant interaction with safety, quality, production, maintenance, and outside vendors.  Must possess the ability to speak and present to groups and communicate with all levels in the plant.  Capable of delivering results through a position of influence, not authority.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing (Internships accepted if applicable).

Required Skills

• Ability to lead a group team through influence with the support of a Coach.
• Working knowledge of one or more Lean tools (i.e. 5S, Standard Work, Performance Management, Problem solving, etc).
• Good communicator.
• Highly motivated and can work from own initiative within broadly scoped position.
• Exceptional Computer Skills/Proficiency:  MS Office Suite, Teams, Outlook, SAP, MS Project and CAD
• Six Sigma Certified (Black Belt preferred, minimum greenbelt - working towards Blackbelt).
• Establish and track KPI’s.
• Participate on Regional Continuous Improvement teams.

Who We are

At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for many of the world’s leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines, precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more.

With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.

Our Culture

At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive. 

How We Support Our Employees

• An exciting, inclusive and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave. 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $66,500 - $90,000 per year.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

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