Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing

Schwan's Company•Stilwell, OK

3d•$90,750 - $151,250

About The Position

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together. We are hiring a Continuous Improvement Manager at our frozen pie factory, and home to our famous Mrs. Smiths and Edward’s brands, in Stilwell, OK.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience); Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement; people leadership experience preferred.
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, basic statistical analysis tools, industrial processes, and control systems.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional improvement teams and manage multiple projects to cost, schedule, and performance targets.
Effective communicator with strong facilitation, problem-solving, and stakeholder-influence skills.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Project
Understanding of general industrialprocess and control systems.
Working knowledge of basic statistical tools.
Ability to work independently with minimalsupervision and successfully leverage internal and external resources
Ability to handle multiple projects andassignments, able to prioritize and meet budgets, deadlines and achieve objectives
Ability to lead cross-functionalimprovement teams.
Effective communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain sensitiveand confidential information.
Professional certifications and/or licenses with Six Sigma and/or Lean.

Responsibilities

Lead site-level Lean and Six Sigma strategy by identifying, prioritizing, and delivering high-impact improvement opportunities aligned to business goals.
Serve as the site CI leader and Lean advocate, partnering with plant leadership to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Lead and sponsor cross-functional Kaizen events, DMAIC projects, and process improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and variation.
Apply statistical analysis and data-driven problem solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.
Establish and maintain operational standards, including BOM accuracy, routings, and process parameters, in collaboration with Operations and R&D.
Coach, train, and mentor teams in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving tools to build internal CI capability.
Empower employees to identify, justify, and prioritize improvement projects using financial and operational impact analysis.
Own the development, deployment, and sustainment of site CI programs, including governance, metrics, and standard work.
Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption and long-term sustainment of improvements.
Provide CI expertise to site and GSC planning, capital prioritization, and performance improvement initiatives.