Continuous Improvement Manager

About This Role

This role involves enhancing manufacturing sites by implementing process improvements through technical and work process advancements, following Lean/TPM principles and utilizing continuous improvement tools. It includes developing and documenting technical and operational processes, and designing, creating, and implementing centerlines, process improvements, process standards, and standard work to reduce process variation, improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery, and enhance overall manufacturing. This position is part of the global continuous improvement organization and reports indirectly to the Global Continuous Improvement Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain updated process flow of the plants operational critical process
• Support the roll out of the Guenther Productivity System (GPS) and lead and execute GPS Playbooks for the pillars
• Work with supervisors, managers, and operators to identify and document work processes, including those required for machine operators, maintenance, safety, and quality
• Develop and maintain standard work to ensure consistency across shifts, including production of detailed training and process documents for use in training and production operations, training manuals, standard operating procedures, certifications for roles, and support for digital platforms
• Design and develop future production capacities by participating in design meetings, coordinating with Research & Development regarding product changes and improvements, and updating SOPs to incorporate the changes
• Lead MUV and process improvement Kaizen events to eliminate food and process waste, increase line efficiencies, and improve site sustainability
• Lead the Operational Excellence Improvement teams through digital technology and serve as plant champion for all continuous improvement events
• Champion site productivity roadmap projects and fuel to grow process to enable a reduction in cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Lead automation projects to reduce overall cost to service
• Lead vertical startups for new manufacturing equipment/line installations
• Work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor

’s Degree in Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or Food Science preferred or equivalent work experience

• At least 2 years of experience in food manufacturing or high-speed manufacturing
• Continuous improvement of tools and process
• Statistical process analysis
• Equipment design, mechanical, electrical, and process development
• PLC controls experience is an asset
• Proficient use of computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), SAP/ERP, Redzone and other related applications or software