Manager, Continuous Improvement
About The Position
Reporting to the Plant Manager at our Oakdale, CA manufacturing facility, local producer of Hunt’s tomatoes, you will support plant operations by expanding the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System (CPS) and manage improvement in plant performance by identifying opportunities for improvement. You will lead the execution of processes to eliminate losses while developing strategies to improve organizational growth by reducing non-value-added activities and ensuring continuous improvement. With plant leadership, you will work with hourly and salaried team members in process improvement activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 7+ years of plant-based operations experience in food or CPG manufacturing.
- 7+ years of experience in TPM-based continuous improvements, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and related process improvement systems.
- 7+ years of management experience preferred
- Experience working with production equipment and systems.
- Experience optimizing processes including cost reduction, brainstorming ideation, and delivering plant productivity goals
- Work in a manufacturing environment with hot or cold areas, slippery surfaces, and the need to climb ladders and stairs.
- Exposure to all food allergens.
Responsibilities
- Provide coaching and subject matter expertise to site leaders of all CPS Pillars.
- Own multiple CPS Pillars, including Focused Improvement (FI), Continuous Skills Development (CSD), and Autonomous Manufacturing Development (AMD).
- Collaborate with other functions within the site to drive continuous improvement activities and results in all areas of the plant.
- Coach teams to analyze data, prioritize projects, use problem-solving tools, and implement systemic solutions.
- Lead the execution of projects to deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Promote critical CPS concepts every day through coaching and auditing throughout all areas of the plant.
- Foster a culture of technological transformation through the use and improvement of digital tools.
- Engage with Continuous Improvement leaders at enterprise and plant levels to improve standards, share best practices, and reapply key learnings.
Benefits
- Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- Wealth: G reat pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- Balance: P aid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
