IWS Manager

Perfetti Van Melle

. Serve as the strategic and operational leader advancing the site's IWS phase journey and Continuous Improvement initiatives .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeErlanger • Kentucky • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma and TPM, while effectively leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives. Proficient in data analysis and capable of integrating systems to support the IWS framework and achieve organizational goals.

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Lean Six Sigma DeploymentContinuous Improvement InitiativesData Analysis ToolsCross-Functional Project LeadershipTPM Mastery

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisLean Six SigmaTPMKaizen5SSMEDKanbanRCA MethodologiesStatistical Process ControlEnd-to-End Supply Chain Understanding

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationCoaching and Development

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower BI

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingPharmaceutical ManufacturingConsumer GoodsRegulated ManufacturingHigh-Speed PackagingMulti-Line Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the strategic and operational leader advancing the site's IWS phase journey and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Integrate system-building responsibilities with hands-on execution to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and morale
Coordinate overall IWS implementation and drive the IWS circle of success
Lead development of the master plan and keep it on track
Ensure pillars are in place, healthy, and properly integrated
Coordinate workshops and training
Coordinate annual loss analysis and establish the baseline
Develop and align goals and milestones with the plant manager
Anticipate capability-development needs 6 to 18 months ahead
Maintain a PDCA process and make implementation issues visible to leaders
Act as daily consultant to the Site Leader, pillar owners, ODMs-TIO, teams, and individuals
Promote, communicate, and educate on IWS
Establish systems supporting reapplication and one common standard
Work with the IWS regional manager on coaching
Develop agendas for consultation visits and external audits
Benchmark and reapply implementation across company sites
Drive data-management systems from acquisition through decision-making
Drive the site's 5S program with value stream leaders
Drive statistical process control for value streams with the process engineer
Ensure progress on RTTs and corresponding DMSs according to the site master plan

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field required
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
7-12 years in food, pharma, consumer goods or similar regulated manufacturing
Experience with high-speed packaging, complex processing or multi-line operations
Led lean six sigma, TPM, or IWS deployment at a plant or multiline level
Experience running Kaizen, SMED, 5S, Kanban and RCA methodologies
Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
Ability to communicate effectively across supply, commercial, and logistics teams
Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
Led cross-functional CI projects tied to COGS, yield, waste, labour productivity or equipment utilization
Experience coordinating engineering, maintenance and operations on improvements
Master 2-3 TPM pillars and overall knowledgeable of all pillars and program phases
Understand the integration of the TPM pillars by phases
Master RTT and its DMS, especially DDS
Master the phases of the program
Master what losses Pillars capabilities can eliminate
Relationship building, collaboration, influencing, and program management skills
Coaching and development skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO package including vacation, wellness, personal, and pay it forward time off
13 paid holidays
401k with Company Match up to 8%
Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Annual well-being subsidy
20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)