CI Manager
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Job Details
Position Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager
BG and BU: Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East & Africa (AFEMEA)
Function: Operations
Location: Prostejov
Advertising Legal Entity: Amcor Flexibles Prostejov s.r.o
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Purpose
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving the Continuous Improvement (CI) agenda and transformation initiatives at the Prostějov site.
This role focuses on identifying improvement opportunities, leading high-impact projects and embedding a strong culture of lean thinking and operational excellence across the organization.
The position acts as a change agent and key partner to the Plant Management team, ensuring measurable improvements in performance, efficiency and cost.
Job Dimensions & Scope
Reports to: Plant General Manager
People management: 1 direct report
Geographical scope: Primarily local (Prostějov site)
Site-wide Continuous Improvement and transformation agenda
Principal Accountabilities
Identify, prioritize and lead Continuous Improvement initiatives across the plant
Drive and implement CI improvement plans aligned with business priorities
Lead and manage transformation projects focused on waste reduction, productivity and cost optimization
Establish performance tracking and ensure regular project reviews and reporting
Support and actively contribute to Performance Board meetings at plant and departmental level
Promote a culture of Continuous Improvement and “lean thinking” across the organization
Standardize processes, share best practices and ensure consistent implementation across functions
Collaborate with key stakeholders (Production, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations) to drive improvements
Identify improvement potential and ensure execution through strong follow-up and accountability
Support capability building and CI mindset development within the site
Major Challenges & Complexities
- Promote a strong safety culture and demonstrates adherence to all Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Actively contribute to a high performance culture and innovation at the site
- Facilitate and enforce all company policies and procedures.
- Meet or exceed plant business plan and KPI’s.
- Integrate Continuous Improvement initiatives into the culture of the Plant.
- Transferring know-how, sharing knowledge
Qualifications/Requirements
- Formal Qualifications and Experience
Proven experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence in manufacturing
Experience leading transformation or improvement projects with measurable results
Experience in stakeholder management across multiple functions
Previous leadership or project leadership experience
Specific Skills and Abilities
- Leadership and people management
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work both operationally and strategically
- Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset
- Solution oriented with change management perspective
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
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