Continuous Improvement Manager

The Wonderful Company • Del Rey, CA

406d • $110,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager at POM Wonderful is responsible for enhancing manufacturing processes and operational excellence through analytical methods, project management, and effective communication. This role involves evaluating current practices, developing improvement strategies, and leading cross-functional initiatives to achieve world-class operational performance.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Engineering or Supply Chain Management with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in global business settings managing large cross-functional projects.
• Strong project management skills with experience in manufacturing execution systems and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of Supply Chain principles and best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Visio.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma (DMAIC).
• Self-motivated and able to function in a high-demand environment.
• Excellent analytical and data visualization skills.

Nice To Haves

• EIT manufacturing execution system experience.
• Oracle ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain initiatives focused on driving manufacturing operational excellence.
• Conduct plant equipment capacity and reliability analysis to identify improvement initiatives aimed at increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Build a manufacturing excellence plan to achieve world-class OEE performance utilizing historical data and production forecasts.
• Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to execute key initiatives on the manufacturing excellence roadmap.
• Train and support process owners and operators in data analytics for process adjustments and controls.
• Update and provide visibility to key process performance indicators, including OEE loss reports and data analytics tools.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization through training on lean principles and best practices.
• Implement upgrades to existing OEE software and other applications with IT support.
• Build and support advanced data visualizations using EIT, Power BI, Power Apps, or similar software.

Benefits

• Access to top-notch medical coverage, vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility.
• 24/7 online physician consultations and virtual mental health resources.
• Life coaching and engaging employee community groups.
• Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements.
• Library of on-demand fitness videos.
• Career advancement opportunities with clear paths for progression.
• Focused learning and development resources including leadership training and eLearning courses.
• Empowering mentorship program for career development.
• Continuous improvement training for all employees.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives and community giving programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Crop Production
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees