Continuous Improvement Lead

Barilla Group•Avon, NY

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Lead provides problem solving, leadership, facilitation, and communication for all departments at the Avon location. Salary range is $85k-95k annually

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years’ experience including leadership and CI experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent problem solving and facilitation skills.
Good math skills and a mechanical background are helpful for this position.
Must have intermediate knowledge of MSOffice.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and GMP’s preferred.
Experience in data collection systems in current use.
Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and appropriate supporting programs (e.g., cleaning, sanitation, pest management, etc.) is preferred.
Knowledge of ISO standards and systems, including ISO22000 and ISO9001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work closely with plant controller on setting cost savings budget goals.
Collaborate with plant controller on cost savings/cost deployment monthly updates.
Collaborates with all department shifts to ensure consistent implementation of new improved processes.
Assist in creation and publication of Swipeguide content for all departments.
Attend required CI trainings as provided by the company.
Scheduled meetings and reporting with Global Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Director.
Cross communication with global CI professional team.
Utilization of power BI reports for cost deployment.
Monitor plant KPIs and take part in problem solving for improvement possibilities.
Utilize CI tools to identify opportunities and facilitate continuous improvement teams/events/workshops.
Assist in the identification and implementation of Visual Factory Management tools for the shop floor.
Assists operators in problem solving and provide mentoring on the use of effective problem solving methodologies.
Develop employee understanding of and engagement in the effective use of continuous improvement tools to meet or exceed key performance indicators as defined by the organization.
Actively monitors the work areas for safety and quality hazards, makes recommendations for change, and assist in implementing change.
This position will follow and promote all Quality and FS procedures to ensure compliance with FSSC22000, regulatory, quality, customer, and company requirements.
Other duties as assigned.