Operational Excellence Manager

2 weeks ago


Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina, United States Perdue Full time

Company Overview
Perdue Foods, a subsidiary of Perdue Farms, is a family-owned enterprise committed to innovation and growth as it approaches its second century. Our mission is to be the most trusted name in premium proteins, providing quality products to consumers and retail and foodservice partners worldwide while revolutionizing animal husbandry practices.

Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Continuous Improvement Manager for our Lewiston facility. This role is pivotal in driving significant outcomes through the facilitation and leadership of our Continuous Improvement Model.

Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operational and functional management to pinpoint opportunities for improvement using systematic problem-solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, Kaizens, Loss Analysis, and DMAIC methodology, to eliminate inefficiencies while focusing on People, Process, and Data for sustainable results.
- Employ Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to foster data-driven decision-making and propel actions that yield measurable enhancements, promoting behavioral change across the site through CI tools and coaching.
- Oversee Site Improvement Projects by developing project plans, tracking results, and guiding site leaders through the execution process.
- Conduct effective Continuous Improvement training sessions tailored to organizational needs, enhancing team capabilities and awareness of CI tools.
- Implement and support the Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) at the site, including Tier meetings, KPI development, and standard work practices.
- Facilitate Kaizen and 90-Day Improvement events, leading empowered teams to tackle systemic challenges.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Operations, Logistics, Food Science, Animal Science, or Supply Chain.
- 7-10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Operations.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to support CI initiatives.
- Proficient in Lean principles, Problem Solving Tools (RCA, DMAIC), Six Sigma, TQM, TPM, and SPC.
- Strong leadership skills, capable of managing teams effectively and fostering a collaborative environment.

Working Environment
This position primarily operates in a plant environment, with occasional office work and travel. Candidates should be prepared for exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and chemical environments typical in poultry and food processing facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employment
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.



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