Plant Continuous Improvement Engineer (REQ575)
SpartechCape Girardeau, Missouri, United States
Posted September 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Spartech has 15 U.S. manufacturing facilities to bring your ideas to life through sustainable, customizable plastic solutions. We can take your project from concept to functional packaging! Our custom sheet or rollstock solutions meet your exact performance/manufacturability requirements within your timeline/budget. We’re THE innovator in plastics with thermoplastic packaging, ABS, cast acrylic, films, flame-rated sheet, flexible sheet, HIPS, Olefins, polycarbonate, impact modified acrylic & polyester. We create first-to-the-market plastic compositions/constructions and are a one-stop-shop for plastic material specifications. Our quality solutions can withstand high precision/heat tolerance and work with recycled products – key differentiators over competitors! Let Spartech be your plastics partner to shape success for your project. Learn more: spartech.com / [email protected] SPECIALTIES • HEALTHCARE/MEDICAL solutions for medical equipment (MRI, CAT), personal protective equipment ( PPE ), Valiant™ High-Performance rollstock, Polycast® medical grade PMMA rods & tubes for implantable devices, Royalite® products & UL-listed solutions (ABS/PVC, PVC, Acrylic, FR ABS & PC/ABS) + fire-rated, chemical-resistant, anti-microbial wall coverings for clean-room environments. See Showcase pg. • MILITARY/AEROSPACE plastics inc. Polycast® UV-SC UV Blocking & Solar Heat Control Cell Cast Acrylic, Polycast® POLY 2000 STRETCHED ACRYLIC, military, aviation glazing for fixed/rotary wing aircraft, cockpit windows, canopies, windscreens, cabin windows & outer laminates. See Showcase page. • FOOD/PHARMA/CONSUMER PACKAGING plastics including PRESERVAPAK™ packaging for shelf stable & refrigerated food, Rejuven8™ bioplastic materials & Duragard™ consumer pkg, • OTHER: Plastics for Agriculture/Construction Equipment, Automotive, Building/Construction, Decor, Electronics, Industrial Packaging, Material Handling, Pool & Spa, Safety, Signage, Sports & Leisure, Window & Door + more
Job Description
Cape Girardeau – Spartech Team is seeking a Plant Continuous Improvement Engineer to deliver measurable operational improvements in the assigned facility. This role involves leading, training, and coaching individuals to improve plant processes, implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and proactively identifying and managing projects to improve plant performance, particularly in areas like material efficiency, machine uptime, and line rates. The engineer will also be responsible for process optimization and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical preferred)
- Lean Six Sigma certified (Green Belt minimum)
- 5+ years of process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Polymer production or conversion knowledge, including thermoplastics such as acrylics, polystyrene, polyester, and PVC
- Polymer production or conversion knowledge (plastics and resins)
- Problem solving and RCCA competency
- UI and ERP systems
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Previous plant/operational supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life and long-term and short-term disability programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with a strong matching program
- Paid Time Off (pro-rated)
- 120 hours Paid Time Off
- 11 paid holidays
