Continuous Improvement/T&Q Manager

Continuous Improvement/T&Q Manager

As the Continuous Improvement- T&Q Manager, you will be at the forefront of Lean Manufacturing, Focus Improvement and Training and Qualification initiatives. You will provide direction, support, and execution while embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) and T&Q (Training and Qualifications) across the facility. Here is what you'll be doing:

Creating the CI Master Plan: Develop and implement CI work processes at a site-wide level, including Kaizen, productivity cycles, RCA, and more.

Leading Kaizen Activities: Use your Lean Six Sigma expertise to coach and facilitate activities that eliminate complex losses and achieve productivity targets.

Implementing Health Checks for CI and T&Q: Ensure CI and T&Q work processes are delivering results consistently and effectively.

Managing Data Systems: Oversee the automatic data collection system and train the team on its use and functionality.

Performance Metrics: Analyze and reduce planned and unplanned losses, focusing on TEEP and OEE metrics.

Driving Reliability Improvements for CI and T&Q: Own the Reliability Improvement Plan Work Processes, coaching others to analyze data and trends.

Supporting Zero Loss Goals: Work with other function leaders to help them achieve their zero loss objectives.

Facilitating Benchmarking: Lead internal and external benchmarking and replication activities.

Partnering with Leadership: Collaborate with facility operations and corporate leaders to drive Lean/CI initiatives.

Tracking Progress for CI and T&Q: Maintain and communicate metrics that record successes and track progress.

Supporting Engineering Initiatives: Support capital improvement and other engineering projects related to continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

5+ years of manufacturing plant leadership experience as a production manager, manager, or similar role in a consumer product manufacturing facility.

Continuous Improvement some experience with CI tools like Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and other engagement and process improvement techniques.

Training and Qualifications some experience with change management initiatives to improve training and qualification programs.

Education: A four-year degree in engineering, operations management, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge: Applicable academic and/or professional experience in food science, engineering, or general business.

Analytical Skills: Great analytical abilities to understand complex manufacturing systems.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence.

Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Flexibility: Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule to support a 24/7 operation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.