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 <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Promote a strong safety culture and demonstrates adherence to all Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Actively contribute to a high performance culture and innovation at the site</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Facilitate and enforce all company policies and procedures.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Meet or exceed plant business plan and KPI’s.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Integrate Continuous Improvement initiatives into the culture of the Plant.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Transferring know-how, sharing knowledge</li> </ul> Qualifications/Requirements <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 9.05pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Formal Qualifications and Experience</li> </ol> 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 <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Leadership and people management</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Ability to work both operationally and strategically</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Solution oriented with change management perspective</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Ability to manage multiple priorities </li> </ul> #LI-MK1

CI Manager (Prostejov, CZ) @ Amcor Group GmbH

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