Continuous Improvement Manager
Stella & Chewy's - Oak Creek, WI
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DescriptionProvides reports on labor data as needed to departmentsSchedules all production employees with the goal of running all lines as efficiently as possibleCommunicates, processes and updates new hire evaluations as neededSchedules overtime and adjusts staffing lines within the guidelines of company guidelines and strategiesEvaluates direct and indirect labor costs as well as material costs Helps establish and drive process improvementsParticipates in Kaizens, brainstorming sessions, workshops, problem solving sessions and process mapping exercises to bring alignment, extract knowledge and improve performanceCreates a visual workplace leveraging progressive 5S and visual controls. Promotes plant wide KPIs, integrating data in decision making and prioritization of projectsTrains production supervisors and leads to create a culture that can engage employees at all levels in the problem-solving process to achieve plant goals. Drive data-driven, frontline team-based cultureAids in creation and implementation of Best Practices throughout the production floorResponsible for execution for loss analysis and OEE improvement plan Assists in improving safety performance and culture using Lean toolsConducts Choke Point Analysis, Mass balance, Centerline,5 WHYs, RCA_CAPA and FIT teamsRequirementsBachelor's degree with a focus in Supply Chain/Operations, Food Science, Engineering, or Business or equivalent experience 3+ years in continuous improvement experience in Manufacturing environmentExperience and in depth understanding of lean, TPM, or similar continuous improvement methodologiesHighly self-motivated and self-directedExcellent organizational, communication and time management skillsA positive attitude to get the job doneBilingual in Spanish is preferredDemonstrated proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Power Point
Created: 2024-10-11