Continuous Improvement Manager

Compana Pet Brands • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Compana Pet Brands is a global leader in pet care and nutrition dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and their families today and for generations to come. We are actively seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our growing organization and help us Nurture What You Love! This role’s primary responsibility will be to support Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts and coaching for site leadership and employees. The CIS is responsible for driving initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity. They will work directly with the CI Manager and closely with cross-functional teams. As our Continuous Improvement Specialist, you’ll make an impact by: Facilitating hands on coaching of cross-functional teams in productivity efficiency and loss elimination (root cause analysis, Kaizen, PDCA) projects. Tracking and reporting quantifiable KPIs including OEE, Waste Reduction, Line Efficiency Improvements, First Time Quality Pass Rate, Changeover Management and Productivity. Assisting teams in identifying processes, workflows, systems, schedules, and other opportunities for improvement. Enlists the support of others in evaluating and prioritizing improvement projects based on potential gains, required effort and other business realities. Supporting all areas of the organization in developing and maintaining meaningful metrics and understanding what they mean. Uses data in meetings or other events/materials and suggests ways to expand the reliance on good data. Continually reinforcing the purpose of MDIs, and their value. Conducting process observations, time studies, and data analysis to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities. Helping develop and update Standard Work Instructions, visual management tools, and process documentation. Maintaining continuous improvement implementation schedule for multiple projects and provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between continuous improvement implementation and plant operations improvements. Communicates progress on initiatives.

Requirements

• Effectively communicate in English, in both verbal and written forms.
• Associates degree in related field.
• Minimum 2+ years continuous improvement experience in production and/or quality control environment.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), other programs such as Alchemy and OFS.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to resolve conflict, drive change management and project governance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Six Sigma Certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating hands on coaching of cross-functional teams in productivity efficiency and loss elimination (root cause analysis, Kaizen, PDCA) projects.
• Tracking and reporting quantifiable KPIs including OEE, Waste Reduction, Line Efficiency Improvements, First Time Quality Pass Rate, Changeover Management and Productivity.
• Assisting teams in identifying processes, workflows, systems, schedules, and other opportunities for improvement.
• Enlists the support of others in evaluating and prioritizing improvement projects based on potential gains, required effort and other business realities.
• Supporting all areas of the organization in developing and maintaining meaningful metrics and understanding what they mean.
• Uses data in meetings or other events/materials and suggests ways to expand the reliance on good data.
• Continually reinforcing the purpose of MDIs, and their value.
• Conducting process observations, time studies, and data analysis to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Helping develop and update Standard Work Instructions, visual management tools, and process documentation.
• Maintaining continuous improvement implementation schedule for multiple projects and provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between continuous improvement implementation and plant operations improvements.
• Communicates progress on initiatives.

Benefits

• A growing team making a difference in the lives of pets and pet families.
• Great work/life balance with PTO, paid holidays and more!
• Medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program to support your well-being.
• 401k with company match.
• Casual work environment with a focus on teamwork.
• Paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to enroll in voluntary pet insurance and access to free 24/7 veterinary tele help line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree