Continuous Improvement Manager

## Continuous Improvement Manager Apply:
Oakwood, Georgia:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR103053
* Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers.

Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!
* As a leader for King’s Hawaiian California Operations, reporting to the Plant Director, the Continuous Improvement (“CI”) Manager plays a pivotal role in enhancing manufacturing processes, ensuring irresistible product quality, and implementing cost-saving measures. This role leads the Continuous Improvement organization in delivering multiple projects of varying complexity in alignment with our strategic business goals. This role is responsible for shepherding the growth of Continuous Improvement culture for California Operations and developing the skill level and future success of the CI Team.

Success in this position is defined as leading the CI organization to deliver measurable process improvements across safety, quality, productivity, and cost metrics as well as partnering with various stakeholders, including production, R&D, and marketing teams to deliver new capabilities and products that drive the business strategy. Employees in this position may interact with their leader daily, to receive guidance and feedback.

Most non-routine activities may require their leader’s advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently.
** ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Develop and oversee a comprehensive Continuous Improvement strategy for King’s Hawaiian California Operations that aligns with the broader Operational Excellence strategy to deliver measurable, meaningful performance improvement across Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost Metrics
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and deliver value through the identification of improvement opportunities, solution implementation, and ongoing support.
* Own the roadmaps and “glidepath” for CA Operations Performance to inform Capacity Planning
* Own manufacturing data and Performance Reporting striving for flawless, available, accessible data for users throughout CA Operations
* Tailor the Technical Learning & Development strategy to California Operations needs and lead deployment to ensure a safe, compliant, and highly capable Manufacturing staff
* Lead the Gross Margin Improvement process for CA Operations ensuring efficient use of resources by coordinating and driving delivery of Yield, Overhead Expenditure, and Direct Labor Improvements
* Coordinate with Engineering and Operations Excellence in the CAPEX planning for California Operations
* Own and shape plant cadences to ensure efficient and timely communication between departments
* Manage departmental and CI project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of project and organizational financial goals.
* Conduct risk assessments for CI projects, identifying potential issues and developing strategies to mitigate risks.
* Oversee resource planning and capacity management to ensure optimal project sequencing and execution.
* Own the growth of Continuous Improvement culture for CA Operations by leading development and delivery of learning curriculum, training, and Continuous Improvement events by…