Continuous Improvement Manager DTN

Shearer's Foods Inc • Dayton, OH

66d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming manufacturing processes and driving innovation? We're looking for a dynamic and passionate Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team at the Dayton, Ohio facility. Your Mission: As Continuous Improvement Manager, you will be at the forefront of Lean Manufacturing and Focus Improvement initiatives. You'll provide direction, support, and execution while embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) across our facility. Here's what you'll be doing:

Requirements

• Experience: 3-5 years of manufacturing plant leadership experience as a Production Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Operations Engineer, Industrial Engineer or similar roles in a consumer product manufacturing facility.
• Continuous Improvement Expertise: Significant experience with CI tools like Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and other engagement and process improvement techniques.
• Education: A four-year degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• Knowledge: Applicable academic and/or professional experience in food science, engineering, or general business.
• Analytical Skills: Great analytical abilities to understand complex manufacturing systems.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Flexibility: Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule to support a 24/7 operation on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Creating the CI Master Plan: Develop and implement CI work processes at a site-wide level, including Kaizen, productivity cycles, RCA, and more.
• Leading Kaizen Activities: Use your Lean Six Sigma expertise to coach and facilitate activities that eliminate complex losses and achieve productivity targets.
• Implementing Health Checks: Ensure CI work processes are delivering results consistently and effectively.
• Managing Data Systems: Oversee the automatic data collection system and train the team on its use and functionality.
• Performance Metrics: Analyze and reduce planned and unplanned losses, focusing on TEEP and OEE metrics.
• Driving Reliability Improvements: Own the Reliability Improvement Plan Work Process, coaching others to analyze data and trends.
• Supporting Zero Loss Goals: Work with other function leaders to help them achieve their zero loss objectives.
• Facilitating Benchmarking: Lead internal and external benchmarking and replication activities.
• Partnering with Leadership: Collaborate with facility operations and corporate leaders to drive Lean/CI initiatives.
• Tracking Progress: Maintain and communicate metrics that record successes and track progress.
• Supporting Engineering Initiatives: Support capital improvement and other engineering projects related to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees