This role is based out of our Fairfield, CA manufacturing facility and will be an in-person role. Some travel to our manufacturing sites, largely located in the Chicagoland area.
Want to make an impact?
The Continuous Improvement Manager drives site initiatives to improve operational and equipment efficiencies as well as deliver cost savings by building capability in manufacturing methodologies, systems, and tools. Methodologies will include but are not limited to: safety (personnel and food), product quality, leadership, service the business, sources of loss, unit cost, and employee methods and performance.
Ways you will make a difference
Deploys strategic methodologies, systems, and tools including Autonomous Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, SMED, Problem Solving, Green Belt/Black Belt Project, and Process Mapping to deliver site OEE and cost savings goals
Drives and supports cost ideations and diagnostics, along with tracking projects for visibility
Provides tracking and regular communication to various plant functions and teams regarding Manufacturing Excellence progress
Integrates system health and project monitoring into current structure (COE meetings, Operational Reviews) to ensure sustainability of improvements
Identifies and troubleshoot chronic and sporadic losses by engaging and collaborating with hourly personnel and supervisors. Drives losses to zero using SPC, Six Sigma and other lean principles
Utilizes systems and tools to deliver a reduction in minor stops and breakdowns
Drives restoration to base condition of bottleneck equipment through AM and PM execution (CILs, Centerlines, Defect Identification, 5S, Visual Management)
Builds capability in the PM team to effectively plan, schedule, and execute work; install and sustain the Breakdown Elimination and equipment classification systems
Identifies and implements new technology improvements
Builds capability by developing and executing training for operations, leadership and plant associates on methodologies, systems, and tools
Supports plant implementation of AM and PM by coaching supervisors/ managers to ensure their capability to lead work teams
Promotes a change of culture within the group/site - especially at the front-line level
Lead and coach projects that align with key priorities and help develop strategic plans to ensure that manufacturing sites achieve their goals
Utilize and analyze data to make informed decisions that help support business needs
Other duties as assigned
Skills that will make you successful
Excellent problem-solving skills
Analytically minded
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to plan and manage priorities
Ability to lead cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization
Ability to influence without authority
Building effective relationships amongst all levels of the organization
Being a change management agent
Experiences that will support your success
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or technical/business field
5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of leadership experience and managing direct reports
Experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Food manufacturing background preferred
General knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience preferred
