Manufacturing Line Manager- Clif Bar
About The Position
The Manufacturing Line Manager leads plant production operations and delivers key performance targets in safety, quality, productivity, volume, cost, sustainability, and organizational morale. The role ensures the manufacturing strategy is implemented effectively and develops a high-performing organization. The manager leads operational transformation and the implementation of IL6S (Integrated Lean 6 Sigma), Factory of the Future line-centric organization and roles, Autonomous Maintenance, Progressive Maintenance, and an integrated six-star model to develop self-sufficient teams. The role coaches, mentors, and develops team members; supports annual operating plans and targets; and communicates priorities and key performance indicators to employees. The position establishes governance for reviewing and controlling operational performance and continuous improvement, promotes a zero-loss mindset, and drives improvements in technology, culture, capabilities, and operating systems. It ensures manufacturing standards and compliance requirements are understood, monitored, and effectively implemented. The manager is accountable for talent, capabilities, and engagement across the manufacturing team, and partners with internal and external cross-functional peers to achieve objectives.
Requirements
- Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
- Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma tools and concepts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment.
- Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving, and team building.
- Engineering background with strong financial and business acumen, project management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to tactfully handle challenging interpersonal situations and influence people in a union environment.
- Strong team leadership traits, communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
- Eight years of related experience.
- Three years of management experience or supervisory equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead plant production operations and deliver safety, quality, productivity, volume, cost, sustainability, and morale targets.
- Implement the manufacturing strategy and build a high-performing organization.
- Lead operational transformation and implementation of IL6S, Factory of the Future line-centric organization and roles, Autonomous Maintenance, Progressive Maintenance, and the integrated six-star model.
- Coach, mentor, and develop operating teams, including work process owners and Line Leaders.
- Support manufacturing annual operational plans and targets, and communicate plans, priorities, and KPIs to employees.
- Establish governance to review and control operational performance and continuous improvement plans.
- Promote a zero-loss mindset and drive improvements in technology, culture, capability, and operating systems.
- Ensure manufacturing standards and compliance requirements are in place, understood, reviewed, and monitored.
- Attract, retain, and develop talent; build technical and behavioral capabilities and a sustainable workforce.
- Partner with multifunctional peers internally and externally to achieve objectives, goals, and KPIs.
- Use a PDCA approach to address common opportunity areas across line teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Wellness and family support programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid leave programs
- Education-related programs
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Bonus program with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results
- Within-country relocation support; minimal support may be available for voluntary international moves
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
