Continuous Improvement Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities:Plans and guides Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyzes material and information flows; analyzes opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, and space utilization; quantifies the effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned opportunitiesSupports and drives continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safetyResponsible for our standardization program rolloutCommunicates with unit management and leadership team on implementation of changesSecures relevance and availability of Production System road maps and blue printsPerforms diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOCMakes documented proposals for improvements and syndicates with unit management on implementation of changes; responsible for supporting management and associates in the overall change processActively practices change management and actively participates in the Unit’s performance management system and dialogue; presents progress and plans to company executives; liaises with corporate and area Continuous Improvement resourcesProposes and keeps up with company Best Practices and benchmark initiativesCoaches other Continuous Improvement staff and leads training and presentation sessionsTrains and builds capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean ManufacturingWorks on all related training materials and works with other team members to identify improvements, additions, corrections or clarifications to the training material provided.Works with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, such as 8 Waste (muda), Just in Time (takt-flow-pull), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system, Problem Solving, FIFO and 5s and workplace organization including layout changes when necessary.Participates on cross-fertilization with other sites/areasQualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.Work Experience:Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer.Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment preferredExperience with leading projects and people across organizations, and maintaining mandatory standards to ensure the safety of products and processes and to improve product quality requiredExperience with analyzing operations and its cost drivers, analyzing material and information flows, and analyzing productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required.Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques, including “Just in Time” (takt-flow-pull), 5S and workplace organization as well as value stream mapping and Kanban system preferred. Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including ExcelMust be able to work autonomic and have an analytical mindAbility to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environmentExcellent time management skills requiredAbility to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on prioritiesStrong organizational, analytical and leadership skills requiredMust be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performanceAbility to effectively work with diverse work groups and all levels of the Operation. Exposure to AutoCad a plus6-Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.ServSafe Certification preferredAbility to obtain ServSafe Certification requiredLanguage / Communication Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skillsProficiency in Spanish preferredJob Dimensions

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