Manager, OPEX

gategroup-posted 9 days ago

$85,000 - $95,000/Yr

Full-time • Manager

Dallas FT Worth, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

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We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Responsible for analyzing material and information flows for operations units in the region to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization.

Quantify the effects of improved processes, work flows and aforementioned opportunities.
Make documented proposals for improvements.
Communicate with unit management and leadership team on implementation of changes.
Support management and associates in overall change process.
Must be able to work autonomic and have an analytical mind.
Train and build capability in all levels of organization regarding lean manufacturing
Secure relevance and availability of GG-Production System road maps and blue prints
Participate on cross-fertilization with other sites/areas
Perform diagnostics on major cost drivers (material, labor and OOC)
Plan and guide unit management in productivity, material waste, safety and quality improvement initiatives
Initiate improvement proposals
Actively practicing change management
Actively participate in unit’s performance management system and dialogue
Support and drive continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safety.
Train and build capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean Manufacturing; perform diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC
Plan and guide Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyze material and information flows; analyze opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, and space utilization; quantify the effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned opportunities
Make documented proposals for improvements and syndicate with kitchen’s management on implementation of changes; responsible for supporting management and associates in the overall change process.
Actively practice change management and actively participate in the Unit’s performance management system and dialogue; present progress and plans to company executives; liaise with corporate and area Continuous Improvement resources
Propose and keep up with company Best Practices and benchmark initiatives; coach other Continuous Improvement Managers and lead training and presentation sessions
Provide Lean expertise training. Work on all related training materials, and work with other team members to identify improvements, additions, corrections or clarifications to the training material provided.
Work with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, such as 8 Waste (muda), Just in Time (takt-flow-pull), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system, Problem Solving, FIFO and 5s and workplace organization including layout changes when necessary.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.
Minimum four (4) years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer.
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment required
Experience leading projects and people across organizations, and maintaining mandatory standards to ensure the safety of products and processes and to improve product quality required
Experience analyzing operations and its cost drivers, analyzing material and information flows, and analyzing productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required.
Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Must have strong and effective leadership skills
Excellent time management skills required
Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities
Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required
Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance
Ability to effectively work with diverse work groups and all levels of the Operation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques, including “Just in Time” (takt-flow-pull), 5S and workplace organization as well as value stream mapping and Kanban system preferred.
6-Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.
ServSafe Certification preferred; Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required
Exposure to AutoCad a plus
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred

Paid time off
401k, with company match
Company sponsored life insurance
Medical, dental, vision plans
Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter benefits
Employee Discounts
Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

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