Continuous Improvement Manager
About The Position
Compana Pet Brands is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead continuous improvement efforts and coaching at its Omaha, Nebraska site. The role is responsible for building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, using recognized CI tools to help deliver business goals. The manager will develop structured, data-driven problem-solving processes; create workstreams that support annual productivity goals; champion the Operational Feedback System; and use shop-floor metrics to drive results. The role also leads or supports CI-related capital projects, transformation activities aligned to Lean, and cross-functional change initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and waste elimination. The manager monitors key performance indicators and leads, mentors, and supports one direct report.
Requirements
- Effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
- At least 5 years of continuous improvement experience in a production and/or quality-control environment.
- Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to resolve conflict and drive change management and project governance.
- Ability to lead, mentor, coach, facilitate, and influence others with or without direct authority.
Nice To Haves
- Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering degree.
- Experience with programs such as Alchemy and Operational Feedback System (OFS).
- CI, Lean, or Six Sigma certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop structured problem-solving processes that engage employees at all levels, use data to drive continuous improvement, and quantify results.
- Generate site workstreams that deliver quantifiable improvements toward annual productivity goals.
- Champion use of the Operational Feedback System (OFS) at the site.
- Build a continuous improvement culture that uses shop-floor metrics to drive results.
- Lead CI-related capital expenditure requests and capital projects where appropriate.
- Build and maintain a foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring transformation activities function effectively and align with the Lean process.
- Lead change initiatives, coach directly, and lead cross-functional teams on productivity, efficiency, and waste-elimination projects, including root cause analysis, Kaizen, and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
- Deliver and monitor quantifiable KPIs, including OEE, line downtime, cost, first-pass quality, changeover management, and process control systems.
- Lead, mentor, and support one direct report while fostering continuous improvement, accountability, and results-driven performance.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employee assistance program.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Casual work environment focused on teamwork.
- Paid parental leave.
- Voluntary pet insurance enrollment opportunity.
- Free 24/7 veterinary tele-help line access.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
