Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager – gategourmet

Job Description:

The Continuous Improvement Manager will analyze material and information flows for operations units in the region to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401k with company match
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

• Quantify the effects of improved processes, workflows, and opportunities for improvement.
• Make documented proposals for improvements.
• Communicate with unit management and leadership team on implementation of changes.
• Support management and associates in overall change process.
• Work autonomically and maintain an analytical mindset.
• Train and build capability in all levels of the organization regarding lean manufacturing.
• Secure relevance and availability of GG‑Production System road‑maps and blueprints.
• Participate in cross‑fertilization with other sites/areas.
• Perform diagnostics on major cost drivers (material, labor and OOC).
• Plan and guide unit management in productivity, material waste, safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Actively practice change management.
• Actively participate in the unit’s performance management system and dialogue.
• Support and drive continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safety.
• Train and build capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean Manufacturing; perform diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC.
• Plan and guide unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyze material and information flows; analyze opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, and space utilization; quantify the effects of improved processes, workflows and opportunities.
• Make documented proposals for improvements and syndicate with kitchen management on implementation of changes; support management and associates in the overall change process.
• Actively practice change management and actively participate in the unit’s performance management system and dialogue; present progress and plans to company executives; liaise with corporate and area Continuous Improvement resources.
• Propose and keep up with company best practices and benchmark initiatives; coach other Continuous Improvement Managers and lead training and presentation sessions.
• Provide Lean expertise training, work on all related training materials, and collaborate with other team members to identify improvements, additions, corrections or clarifications to the training material provided.
• Work with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques such as 8‑waste (muda), Just‑in‑Time (takt‑flow‑pull), Value‑Stream Mapping, Kanban system, problem solving, FIFO and 5S, and workplace organization including layout changes when necessary.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer.
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a high‑volume, manufacturing, food‑production, restaurant or catering environment required.
  • Experience leading projects and people across organizations, and maintaining mandatory standards to ensure the safety of products and processes and to improve product quality required.
  • Experience analyzing operations and its cost drivers, analyzing material and information flows, and analyzing productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques, including Just‑in‑Time, 5S, workplace organization, value‑stream mapping and Kanban system preferred.
• Technical Skills /
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • 6‑Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.
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