Regional CI Manager

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc. For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm‑inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We are proud to be the No. 1‑selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel‑good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country.

We are also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer‑packaged goods holding company.

Regional Operations Business Partner for Continuous Improvement overseeing continuous improvement planning and implementation of strategy to support overall performance improvement programs. Advise plant leadership on strategic and tactical direction. Coach and mentor manufacturing staff on continuous improvement methodology, tools, root‑cause analysis and waste reduction to achieve sustainable and continued improvements in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth. Coordinate training and development of all team members in understanding and capitalizing on continuous improvement behaviors, methodology and practices.

• Leads the regional continuous improvement process (e.g., behaviors, attitude and culture), working with staff and operations to develop, implement and sustain a continuous improvement program based upon lean principles that supports meeting plant goals and targets.
• Supports operator technical training program through coordination with Training Lead and Operations.
• Helps identify opportunities and works closely with technical resources to help drive efficiencies and best practices.
• Teaches and models root cause analysis, problem solving, actions to prevent recurrence, standard work and follow‑up. Viewed as an expert in these areas and speaks with authority and confidence when engaging others.
• Is a change agent that challenges existing processes that create waste and non‑value‑added work.
• Coaches, guides and/or leads cross‑functional teams to achieve resolution of assigned projects.
• Lead focused efforts aimed at breakthrough and incremental improvements in process, department and/or line‑specific opportunities that meet and exceed plant operational performance metrics.
• Monitor data and metrics to identify areas of waste and prioritize the development and implementation of solutions.
• Teaches and models tools and concepts of Lean Thinking and Six Sigma, facilitates kaizen events.
• Provide appropriate documentation and project update communication to Operations leadership. Collaborates with all departments and individuals affected by CI projects.
• Share best practices and build relationships across all BEF facilities, including external manufacturing.

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering (or related field)

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency, effectiveness, and tangible financial benefit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel 50%.

• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies and ability to teach and model them.
• Must have strong analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to influence, mentor and coach to get results through others.
• Results driven for being the low‑cost producer and supporting company growth strategies.
• Have strong bias for action, while proving the ability to inspire others.
• Convey high level of optimism while setting aggressive targets to teams, finding ways to achieve them.
• Communicates a compelling vision and inspired sense of purpose. Talks about the possibilities and is optimistic. Creates strong morale and spirit within…