Shearer's Foods

Continuous Improvement/T&Q Manager

Shearer's Foods • $90K — $110K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in manufacturing leadership within consumer product facilities.
  • Experience with CI tools such as Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma.
  • Familiarity with change management in training and qualification programs.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical skills for complex manufacturing analysis.
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional team environments.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement a site-wide CI Master Plan.
  • Lead and facilitate Kaizen activities to enhance productivity.
  • Ensure CI and T&Q processes yield consistent results through health checks.
  • Oversee and manage automatic data collection systems and team training.
  • Analyze performance metrics to minimize planned and unplanned losses.
  • Drive reliability improvements through coaching and data analysis.
  • Collaborate with leaders to meet zero loss objectives.
  • Lead benchmarking activities to measure improvements against standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
  • Flexible schedules to support work-life balance.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives that influence company direction.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement/T&Q Manager

As the Continuous Improvement- T&Q Manager, you will be at the forefront of Lean Manufacturing, Focus Improvement and Training and Qualification initiatives. You will provide direction, support, and execution while embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) and T&Q (Training and Qualifications) across the facility. Here is what you'll be doing:
  • Creating the CI Master Plan: Develop and implement CI work processes at a site-wide level, including Kaizen, productivity cycles, RCA, and more.
  • Leading Kaizen Activities: Use your Lean Six Sigma expertise to coach and facilitate activities that eliminate complex losses and achieve productivity targets.
  • Implementing Health Checks for CI and T&Q: Ensure CI and T&Q work processes are delivering results consistently and effectively.
  • Managing Data Systems: Oversee the automatic data collection system and train the team on its use and functionality.
  • Performance Metrics: Analyze and reduce planned and unplanned losses, focusing on TEEP and OEE metrics.
  • Driving Reliability Improvements for CI and T&Q: Own the Reliability Improvement Plan Work Processes, coaching others to analyze data and trends.
  • Supporting Zero Loss Goals: Work with other function leaders to help them achieve their zero loss objectives.
  • Facilitating Benchmarking: Lead internal and external benchmarking and replication activities.
  • Partnering with Leadership: Collaborate with facility operations and corporate leaders to drive Lean/CI initiatives.
  • Tracking Progress for CI and T&Q: Maintain and communicate metrics that record successes and track progress.
  • Supporting Engineering Initiatives: Support capital improvement and other engineering projects related to continuous improvement.


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of manufacturing plant leadership experience as a production manager, manager, or similar role in a consumer product manufacturing facility.
  • Continuous Improvement some experience with CI tools like Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and other engagement and process improvement techniques.
  • Training and Qualifications some experience with change management initiatives to improve training and qualification programs.
  • Education: A four-year degree in engineering, operations management, or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge: Applicable academic and/or professional experience in food science, engineering, or general business.
  • Analytical Skills: Great analytical abilities to understand complex manufacturing systems.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence.
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Flexibility: Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule to support a 24/7 operation.


About Shearer's Foods

Shearer's Foods is a leading manufacturer of snack foods in North America. The company produces a wide range of products, including potato chips, tortilla chips, popcorn, and other snack foods. Shearer's Foods was founded in 1974 in Massillon, Ohio, and has since grown to become one of the largest snack food manufacturers in the United States. The company operates 11 manufacturing facilities across the country and employs over 5,000 people. Shearer's Foods is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Shearer's Foods
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
* Ladders Estimates

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