Continuous Improvement Manager

Peet's Coffee

4d • $135,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity. As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before. We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup. The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Alameda Roasting Plant Operations. Your primary responsibility will be to challenge status-quo by analyzing existing systems/processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes that drive operational excellence.

Requirements

• A "Can Do" and resourceful attitude & ability to work with diverse teams is a must have to succeed in this role.
• Self-directed able to work autonomously by organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering; master’s degree preferred.
• Formal training/certification in Lean and Six Sigma with at least 3 -5 years of related experience
• Detailed knowledge of Six Sigma concepts and tools as they relate to minimizing process/product variability.
• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s).
• Excellent teaching/coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people at all organizational levels, from the shop floor up to and including senior level leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaboration, not only authority.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, SQL
• Experience with work measurement methodologies and tools
• Familiarity with manufacturing ERP systems, D365 preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, and vendors
• Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Develops clear project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Collects and researches data; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs.
• Uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Demonstrates commitment and supports the Company’s Quality Management System.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Knowledge of all types of machining and fabrication techniques.
• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures and techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI/ML and digital manufacturing tools to support the company’s digitization journey, including the use of data analytics, predictive maintenance, process automation, quality monitoring, and real-time production insights to improve operational efficiency, consistency, traceability, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading MOS implementations would be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to operational functions to drive productivity with a focus on efficiencies, yield, people capability building and waste elimination opportunities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, recognize, and reward successes and celebrate CI accomplishments while adapting to JDEP’s manufacturing operating system (MOS).
• Lead Lean/Kaizen events across the roasting plant to provide recommendations and implementation of enhancements to existing workflows and processes to increase throughput, reduce cost, improve quality of our products.
• Coordinates efforts to deliver projects to meet annual cost savings goal for the roasting plant.
• Develop and lead routines to drive the measurement of downtime and plans to improve up time via industrial engineering time studies, standard work, and labor standard targets for operations.
• Develop, track, and report KPI’s for the roasting plant(s).
• Examine and evaluate roasting plant performance relative to labor efficiency and provide guidance on strategies to address the gaps.
• Collaborate with roasting plant teams to improve line efficiencies through root cause analysis and lean methods.
• Identify, train, mentor, advocate CI proponents from manufacturing floor to become future CI leaders.
• Design and deliver training material for CI training and the right application of tools/methodologies.
• Collaborate with other functions (Warehouse, HR, Engineering, Quality, IT, Planning, etc.) as necessary to solve supply chain issues.
• Assist in developing performance dashboards for manufacturing and maintenance KPIs.
• Responsible for monthly efficiency reviews with the roasting plant(s).
• Collaborate with maintenance manager to improve maintenance execution and develop effective processes.
• Drive the plant’s digital transformation initiatives by identifying, implementing, and supporting AI/ML and advanced manufacturing technologies that enhance production efficiency, predictive maintenance, quality control, process automation, data visibility, and continuous improvement across operations.
• Influence plant leaders to ensure sustainability of past CI projects and focus on standardization and adoption of improved processes.
• Proactively recommends business solutions through the CI lens and can articulate how continuous improvement tools and process can drive business value.
• Participate in quality & safety improvement programs.
• Lead/support CAPEX project(s) as assigned.

Benefits

• Recharge Time – Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Future You – 401(k) plan with generous match program to help you save.
• Peace of Mind – Life insurance, disability, and options for HSAs and FSAs.
• Everyday Perks – Free coffee, fresh baked goods, and discounts.
• Growth & Support – Career development and an Employee Assistance Program when you need it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level