Factory Manufacturing Excellence Manager Factory Manufacturing Excellence Manager
About The Position
Since 1997, our factory has been a leading producer of the nation's cat litter supply. Located on Tidy Cat Road, our 40-acre plant site is seamlessly connected to a clay mine, enabling efficient mining, processing, packaging, and shipping. Operating around the clock, we mass produce conventional and clumping cat litter, supplying the mid-Atlantic region with nearly a third of a million tons annually. Our culture of continuous improvement drives Tidy Cats® product innovations, revolutionizing the cat litter category with LightWeight® litter, combining strength with half the weight. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Bring your talents to our King William plant where we collaborate to meet every challenge successfully and collectively. As a Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) Manager, you’ll coordinate all Nestlé Continuous Excellence (World Class Manufacturing) initiatives and Pillar activities as you act as the single point of contact for stakeholders. Play a critical role in developing improvement plans and strategies to drive profitability through analysis of costs and losses. You’ll ensure that our processes enable top-line growth and improve manufacturing asset intensity through the reduction of manufacturing losses.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 7+ years’ experience with LEAN Manufacturing, Total Performance Management (TPM), or Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing, technical, military, or related environment and 1+ years of people leadership experience
- Associate's Degree with 5+ years’ experience with LEAN Manufacturing, Total Performance Management (TPM), or Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing, technical, military, or related environment and 1+ years of people leadership experience
- Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years’ experience with LEAN Manufacturing, Total Performance Management (TPM), or Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing, technical, military, or related environment and 1+ years of people leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Define and communicate continuous improvement plans across the facility
- Monitor and coordinate the execution of Nestlé Continuous Excellence plans
- Manage Manufacturing Excellence Department organization including allocation of various roles and responsibilities
- Implement Nestlé Continuous Excellence methodology across teams and processes including training, coaching, and assessment
- Support development of Manufacturing Excellence methodologies, competencies, and routines with the market
Benefits
- a 401k with Company match
- healthcare coverage
- a broad range of other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
