Manager, Operational Excellence

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Upper Deerfield Township, NJ

5d•$133,000 - $199,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more! POSITION SUMMARY The Operational Excellence Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is based out of our Seabrook, NJ location. This individual will be responsible to guide the management team in implementing an Operational Excellence methodology and culture as well as lead and coordinate high-level continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or equivalent
Five or more years in manufacturing operations
Continuous improvement project experience
Experience training and developing others
Experience implementing a TPM and/or Lean Six Sigma culture
Black Belt level training and certification
Excellent PC skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Analyze data by creating and manipulating a pivot table in Excel
Experience with machine downtime tracking software
ERP knowledge
Willing and able to occasionally work evening shifts to observe operations and train others
The position requires a high level of creativity, exceptional organization, change management, and project management skills.
Able to handle multiple tasks with the capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.
Must be able to coordinate all operational aspects of diverse project work and work productively with a wide range of people and job levels, both internally and externally to achieve objectives.
Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality of all interactions and communications.
Excellent verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/beverage manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Leads and designs Manufacturing Operational Excellence goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the factory.
Manages all activities for continuous improvement and performance enhancement.
Employs TPM, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies to accomplish business objectives.
Assists with development and review of specification sheets, CILs, Centerlines, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Engages in Safety and Quality culture by active participation in meetings and investigations.
Guides factory team to establish corrective actions, preventive actions, and process controls to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.
Assists Production and Maintenance to achieve OEE, Yield, and Cost per Case goals by analyzing machine downtime, speeds, and waste.
Facilitates Factory strategy sessions to achieve organizational goals.
Trains both hourly and salary staff on root cause analysis, TPM, and Lean Six Sigma
Performs all other duties as assigned