Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Location : ​Fairfield​This role is based out of our Fairfield, CA manufacturing facility and will be an in-person role. Some travel to our manufacturing sites, largely located in the Chicagoland area.Want to make an impact?The Continuous Improvement Manager drives site initiatives to improve operational and equipment efficiencies as well as deliver cost savings by building capability in manufacturing methodologies, systems, and tools. Methodologies will include but are not limited to : safety (personnel and food), product quality, leadership, service the business, sources of loss, unit cost, and employee methods and performance.Ways you will make a differenceDeploysstrategicmethodologies,systems,andtoolsincludingAutonomousMaintenance,PreventativeMaintenance,SMED,ProblemSolving,GreenBelt / BlackBeltProject,andProcessMappingtodeliversiteOEEandcostsavingsgoalsDrivesandsupportscostideationsanddiagnostics,alongwithtrackingprojectsforvisibilityProvidestrackingandregularcommunicationtovariousplantfunctionsandteamsregardingManufacturingExcellenceprogressIntegratessystemhealthandprojectmonitoringintocurrentstructure(COEmeetings,OperationalReviews)toensuresustainabilityofimprovementsIdentifiesandtroubleshootchronicandsporadiclossesbyengagingandcollaboratingwithhourlypersonnelandsupervisors.DriveslossestozerousingSPC,SixSigmaandotherleanprinciplesUtilizessystemsandtoolstodeliverareductioninminorstopsandbreakdownsDrivesrestorationtobaseconditionofbottleneckequipmentthroughAMandPMexecution(CILs,Centerlines,DefectIdentification,5S,VisualManagement)BuildscapabilityinthePMteamtoeffectivelyplan,schedule,andexecutework;installandsustaintheBreakdownEliminationandequipmentclassificationsystemsIdentifiesandimplementsnewtechnologyimprovementsBuildscapabilitybydevelopingandexecutingtrainingforoperations,leadershipandplantassociatesonmethodologies,systems,andtoolsSupportsplantimplementationofAMandPMbycoachingsupervisors / managerstoensuretheircapabilitytoleadworkteamsPromotesachangeofculturewithinthegroup / site-especiallyatthefront-linelevelLeadandcoachprojectsthatalignwithkeyprioritiesandhelpdevelopstrategicplanstoensurethatmanufacturingsitesachievetheirgoalsUtilizeandanalyzedatatomakeinformeddecisionsthathelpsupportbusinessneedsOtherdutiesasassignedSkills that will make you successfulExcellent problem-solving skillsAnalytically mindedAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of the organizationAbility to plan and manage prioritiesAbility to lead cross-functional teams across all levels of the organizationAbility to influence without authorityBuilding effective relationships amongst all levels of the organizationBeing a change management agentExperiences that will support your successBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or technical / business field5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment2+ years of leadership experience and managing direct reportsExperience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteFood manufacturing background preferredGeneral knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience preferredFormal Lean Six Sigma experience preferredcompensation : $120-145k, depending on experienceLI-MM1