Continuous Improvement Manager

1 day ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States Shearer's Foods Full time
Job Title: Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager to lead our Lean Manufacturing / Focus Improvement initiatives at our Phoenix, Arizona facility.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for driving continuous improvement in our manufacturing system using company systems in conjunction with industry Best Practices. This role will lead the communication and establishment of the CI culture for the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement CI site master plan; CI work processes at site-wide level (such as Kaizen, productivity cycle, RCA, etc.).
  • Facilitate/coach Kaizen activities to eliminate complex losses in fields of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials to deliver productivities targets.
  • Implement Health Checks to ensure the work processes consistently and effectively, deliver business results.
  • Manage automatic data collection system for the facility. Ensure data integrity and train facility on use and functionality.
  • Performance metrics, TEEP and OEE loss structure. Analysis and reduction of planned and unplanned losses.
  • Own Reliability Improvement Plan Work Process to improve OEE% and reduce losses. Coach/build capability in others to analyze the data/trends.
  • Support other function leaders to achieve their zero loss goals.
  • Facilitate internal and external benchmarking and replication activities.
  • Work with facility operations and corporate leaders to drive Lean / CI initiatives.
  • Maintain and communicate metrics which record successes and track progress.
  • Support capital improvement and other engineering initiatives associated with continuous improvement.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of manufacturing plant leadership experience as a production manager, or similar role, in a consumer product manufacturing facility.
  • Significant experience with continuous improvement tools such as kaizen, 5S, six sigma, and other such associate engagement and process improvement techniques.
  • Four-year degree in engineering, operations management, or similar field.
  • Applicable academic and / or professional experience in food science, engineering, or general business.
  • Great analytical skills and ability to understand complex manufacturing systems.
  • Proven leadership experience and ability to lead cross functional teams through influence, not just in direct reporting relationships.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule as needed to support a 24 / 7 operation.

We Offer:

Shearer's Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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