We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Regional CI Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives within our facilities and across the broader organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and quality.
As the Regional CI Manager, you will play a vital role in the company's success by implementing Lean principles and tools to optimize processes and drive a culture of continuous improvement. You will be responsible for analyzing data, identifying improvement opportunities, and leading projects to eliminate waste, reduce costs, improve safety, and increase productivity. Additionally, you will coach and mentor team members on Lean methodologies, ensuring the sustainability of improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across regional manufacturing plants
Identify process inefficiencies and develop solutions to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvement projects
Analyze data and perform root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities
Implement Lean principles and tools to optimize processes
Coach and mentor team members on Lean methodologies
Monitor and track progress of improvement initiatives and report results to senior management
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization
Develop and lead the Management of Change program
Lead Value Stream Mapping exercises, 5S activities, Kaizen Events, etc. when necessary
Plan and lead process improvement workshops and training sessions
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement roles, preferably in the food manufacturing industry
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in data analysis tools and software such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc
Proven track record of leading successful improvement projects
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Experience developing and leading formal MOC programs and processes. Experience should include areas such as ERP implementations, OEE system installations and support, CI program roll outs, etc
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to influence and drive change
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Our Home by 2x