We are working with an established food manufacturing company based in Saginaw, Texas. They are recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join their team in return for a salary in the region of $93K-$139K along with excellent employment benefits which include 401K, Healthcare, Vision and Dental, PTO package and Life Insurance.
Key Responsibilities include:
Responsible for implementing strategy and guiding advancement of WCM at assigned production location
Collaborate with the Production Manager(s), Quality Managers and others at the location to understand site business priorities/goals and use this knowledge to prioritize Continuous Improvement activity at the production location
Be a role model for the mindsets and behaviors necessary to create an environment of trust, participation and accountability
Consult with Regional OPEX Leader to identify best practices and to simplify and standardize work to deliver improved performance
Actively review site practices to identify opportunities and advise on appropriate organizational interventions, i.e., training, coaching, etc. for improving site systems and practices to achieve desired outcomes. Build a coaching culture and provide individual coaching to site and above site leadership throughout the change and transformation process
Guide locations in determining the priorities for process improvements that impact production and business results and champion waste elimination and reduction. Responsible for the oversight and direct supervision of assigned plant continuous improvement resources
Monitor improvement progress and sustain transformational gains over time through continued metric review and consultation with key stakeholders
Lead improvement projects utilizing standardized Lean Six Sigma tools and methods to improve plant performance and achieve results for operations customers
Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
Qualifications & Experience required:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or equivalent experience
5-10 years of experience in Engineering, Business, Operations Management
Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred