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Lean Expert
Location: Pittston, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Greiner Packaging
Greiner Packaging is a leading Global packaging manufacturer, serving both Food and Non-Food industries. Our Pittston, PA facility marks the company’s first U.S. location — a state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled manufacturing site built on teamwork, innovation, and commitment.
We are a tight-knit, fast-moving organization where every team member plays a critical role. This is a family-owned company. We value initiative, accountability, and a willingness to go above and beyond to deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues.
Lastly, we must clarify that this role isn't for someone who focuses solely on identifying problems. We're looking for the right team member who can identify opportunities, plan, and implement changes effectively.
Position Overview
At Greiner Packaging, we’re committed to building smarter, safer, and more efficient manufacturing operations. As our Lean Expert, you will drive continuous improvement on the shop floor, reduce waste, and foster a strong culture of operational excellence across our Pittston facility. This role is ideal for a results-driven leader with strong operational insight who can inspire change through data-driven decisions and hands-on engagement. The ideal candidate will have immense drive and motivation to make a significant impact. While ambition and motivation are key, we value humility just as much. The ideal candidate will not only strive for excellence but also foster collaboration bringing the team along on the journey of growth and improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of Lean strategies that align with plant objectives and corporate standards in a high-growth manufacturing environment.
- Lead kaizen events, VSM sessions, Gemba walks, and daily improvement activities to reduce waste and improve process flow.
- Facilitate structured problem-solving and challenge teams to address performance gaps with data-driven actions.
- Partner with Operations to improve equipment reliability and increase OEE.
- Collaborate with Quality to strengthen process discipline and reduce defects.
- Build and sustain core Lean systems including standard work, visual management, 5S, and daily management routines.
- Provide hands-on coaching to frontline teams and leaders to build capability, reinforce accountability, and drive behavior change.
- Analyze operational data, define meaningful KPIs aligned with business needs, and use digital tools (e.g., Power BI) to monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and set clear improvement priorities across Safety, Quality, delivery, and cost.
- Ensure all Lean initiatives reinforce a safety-first culture and comply with H&S standards.
- Standardize and scale processes to support rising production volumes while maintaining performance expectations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement leadership.
- 2 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or operations with strong shop-floor understanding.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and change management skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive cultural transformation.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Experience with digital tools (e.g., MES, Power BI) is a plus but not required.
Core Values & Expectations
- Self-Drive: Takes initiative and ownership, follows through, and proactively drives improvement with a high degree of independence.
- Collaboration: Builds strong cross-functional relationships to solve problems and achieve shared operational goals.
- Professionalism: Builds trust through reliability, respect, clear communication, and integrity.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Referral program
This position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship or any other employment‑based sponsorship