Continuous Improvement Manager

Responsibilities

• Analyze material and information flows. Analyze opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization. Quantify the effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned opportunities. Make documented proposals for improvements. Syndicate with unit’s management on implementation of changes.
• Support management and associates in overall change process. Must be able to work autonomic and have an analytical mind. Drive, enthusiasm and creativity are key factors.
• Train and build capability in all levels of plant regarding lean manufacturing.
• 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 unit’s performance management system and dialogue.
• Present progress and plans to company executives.
• Liaise with corporate and area CI resources.
• Propose and keep up with company Best Practice and benchmark initiatives.

• Bachelors Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.

• 3-5 years lean manufacturing experience or background as industrial engineer required.
• Experience in food manufacturing/production preferred.

• Proficient with MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Outlook, math aptitude. Possibly Visio, SAP-PP knowledge.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Lean Manufacturing / TPS / 6-Sigma certified preferred.

Limited, up to 10%

Normal office environment.

• Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills.
• Engaging - understanding others, team leadership, developing people.
• Inspiring - influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively.
• Achieving - delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates will be required to go through Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and/or airport fingerprinting. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

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