Manager, Continuous Improvement

Swire Coca-Cola•Bellevue, WA

1d•$120,139 - $157,683

About The Position

Support the development and deployment of best practice operating methodologies for the continuous improvement of all aspects of supply chain operations. Lead deployment efforts in a subset of methodologies through targeted action plans for specific pillars. Partner with site leadership teams to enable phased progression from current state toward world class supply chain performance. Ensure that appropriate operating culture, capabilities, and business processes are developed to enable manufacturing and warehouse operations to perform at optimal safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in STEM or business related field preferred preferred or High School Diploma (or GED) with 8+ years leadership experience in two or more of the following areas: safety, quality, maintenance, operations management, HR, or continuous improvement required
Strong knowledge of manufacturing/production and maintenance systems
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

Work with functional leaders and corporate pillar owners to integrate continuous improvement methodologies, according to the established schedule and strategy, into ongoing business operations. Coordinate internal and external deployment resources to ensure these methodologies become ’how we do business’
Partner with site leadership and local pillar leaders in establishing a high performing organization that delivers on all KPIs. Support local teams through the implementation of run-to-target methodologies and autonomous maintenance principles
As part of autonomous maintenance, provide technical training to operators in the areas of equipment safety, defect identification, maintenance practices, and equipment ownership. Support the development of a standardized operation; integrate these standards into the technician work system
Support steering committee members and corporate pillar leaders in the executed deployment of continuous improvement methodologies and practices. Participate in corporate pillar meetings and steering committee reviews
Support phase assessments and partner with site leaders/leadership teams in developing action plans for phase progression, with focus on actions that will eliminate specific areas of loss. Support frontline teams in developing and executing these plans for improvement
Establish and maintain a strong association with CCNA and other Coca-Cola bottlers in order to effectively learn best practices, provide guidance/counsel where appropriate, and be aware of changing trends and requirements
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision)
401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
Health Savings Accounts w/company match
FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
FREE Employee Assistance Program
Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
Discounted & free product
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for career advancement
Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth, Virtual Mental Health Counseling, 401(k) with Company Match, and Tuition Reimbursement
120 hours of Paid Vacation
1 hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 40 hours worked (unless otherwise subject to a more generous local requirement)
7 Paid Holidays
3 Paid Floating Holidays
8 hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
up to 8 weeks of Maternity Disability Paid Leave (based on eligibility)
up to 2 weeks of Parental Paid Leave (based on eligibility)