Title: Continuous Improvement Manager
Location: Omaha, NEThis role's primary responsibility will be to lead Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts and coaching for the site. This role will own the building and maintaining of a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and delivering business goals using recognized CI tools within the site.
As our Continuous Improvement Manager, you'll make an impact by:
- Developing structured processes for problem solving that engage the team at all levels to use data to drive continuous improvement within the site(s) and quantify results.
- Generating workstreams at the site that drive quantifiable improvements towards annual Productivity goals.
- Championing the use of Operational Feedback System (OFS) within the site. Building a culture of CI that uses shop floor metrics to drive results.
- Spearheading CI related Capital Expenditure (CapEx) requests, leading the capital projects where appropriate
- Building and maintaining a foundation for continuous improvement at the site by ensuring the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to the Lean process.
- Leading change initiatives with direct coaching and lead cross-functional teams, especially in productivity, efficiency, and waste elimination (root cause analysis, Kaizen, Plan -Do-Check-Act or PDCA) projects.
- Delivering and monitoring quantifiable KPIs including OEE, Line Downtime, Cost, First Pass Quality, Changeover Management and Process Control Systems
- Lead, mentor and support one direct report while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and results-driven performance.
What you need to succeed:- Effectively communicate in English, in both verbal and written forms
- Bachelor's degree in related field, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
- Minimum 5 years continuous improvement experience in production and/or quality control environment
- Advanced computer skills using MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), other programs such as Alchemy and Operational Feedback System (OFS).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to resolve conflict, drive change management and project governance.
- Ability to lead mentor, coach, facilitate and influence others with or without direct authority.
- CI, Lean or Six Sigma Certification highly preferred
What we have for you:- A growing team making a difference in the lives of pets and pet families.
- Great work/life balance with PTO, paid holidays and more!
- Medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program to support your well-being.
- 401k with company match.
- Casual work environment with a focus on teamwork.
- Paid parental leave.
- Opportunity to enroll in voluntary pet insurance and access to free 24/7 veterinary tele help line.
To learn more about us:https://companapetbrands.com/careers
Disclaimer:This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of the tasks this position may be required to perform.
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