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4 weeks ago
The Irca Group is seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective continuous improvement strategy that drives operational and business excellence across all site functions.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement a comprehensive CI strategy that aligns with the site and overall business goals.
- Lead the execution of CI initiatives across all site functions, including production, warehouse, HR, finance, engineering, QA, and supply chain.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize CI opportunities, and develop and implement solutions to drive business improvement.
- Design and deliver capital engineering solutions that minimize product cost and enable growth in the market.
- Identify and deliver non-capital margin-enhancing cost optimization initiatives.
- Embed a 'cost ownership' mentality within the team and ensure the site's key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved through a rigorous performance management system.
- Act as a change agent, coaching, mentoring, and influencing at all levels to drive the required CI culture.
- Drive the standardization of all structures, work, training, procedures, and records across the plant.
- Promote new ideas and feedback from others and be prepared to take personal risk to accelerate growth.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience, 5+ years manufacturing experience.
- CI knowledge: A deep understanding of the principles and tools of lean manufacturing, including visual controls, RCA, SMED, standard work, line balancing, waste reduction, VSM, Kaizens, TOC, PDCA, and OEE.
- Experience with implementing lean manufacturing processes and principles with a multi-functional team.
- Experience with the eight lean wastes of manufacturing, including how to address them and improve them at a food manufacturing facility.
The Irca Group offers career growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, and holidays, and an employee education tuition reimbursement program.
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