Manager Continuous Improvement- 1st Shift- Green Forest Plant
Core
Drive and sustain a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility, serving as the subject matter expert for CI initiatives.
Role type
Manager Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing)
Builds
Operational excellence strategies, process optimization projects, and measurable cost/performance improvements.
Domain
Food manufacturing / Lean Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> process optimization & cost reduction
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Standardized Work, Data Analysis, Change Management, Project Leadership, Cost Management
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
Technologies
Lean tools, Six Sigma methodologies, Process Mapping software
Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and Rapid Improvement Processes (RIPs); Identify, analyze, and track improvement opportunities through data collection; Train and coach employees on problem-solving tools and methodologies; Lead CI projects focused on process optimization and cost reduction; Partner with plant leadership to analyze staffing, labor utilization, and capacity; Calculate and validate cost savings and improvement opportunities; Monitor and report the status of all CI initiatives to plant leadership.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities