Process Improvement Manager
Core
Leads continuous improvement projects, margin enhancement initiatives, and plant capital projects to enhance operations; manages commissioning and start-up of new production lines, products, and processes.
Role type
Senior IC Process Improvement Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
New production lines, products, processes, and margin enhancement projects
Domain
Food manufacturing (almond processing)
Required skills
Continuous improvement tools (Kaizen, 6 Sigma, SMED), project management, margin enhancement, engineering design review, change management, problem solving, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Operations Manager experience, food industry experience, food processing quality and safety knowledge
Technologies
Relational database systems, word processing, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Lead planning, commissioning, and start-up of new production lines; drive margin enhancement projects (target $2MM/year); implement advanced continuous improvement tools; partner with operations on capital projects; establish cross-functional teams for site ME targets; ensure safe and efficient startup of equipment and products.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC