Continuous Improvement Manager

Kellanova • Jackson, TN

62d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Continuous Improvement Manager at our Jackson, TN facility, you'll play a crucial role in delivering programs and processes essential to our plant operation. You will plan and collaborate with other plant leaders to implement site-wide improvement efforts that support the plant producing great food at a low cost. In this role, you will lead various improvement projects revolving around efficiency, waste reduction, safety and quality improvements. These project teams will include members of operations, finance, quality, logistics, and other departments.

Requirements

• A passion for improvement and thinking outside the box
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, KWS, IWS, HPO)
• Exceptional ability to influence and lead cross functional teams across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• HS Diploma/GED and experience in Continuous Improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Participate in the business planning and budgeting process as well as developing short and long-term cost containment and reduction strategies, while delivering cost savings within the business unit
• Determine and drive best practices in equipment reliability, total cost of ownership and providing technical support for proactive maintenance
• Drive Key Performance Indicators related to Improved Costs, OEE, and Service
• Update Equipment Maintenance Plans (EMP) based on data analysis of failures
• Train reliability and autonomous maintenance

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
• Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available.
• Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED