Manager, Continuous Improvement

Swire Coca-Cola, USA

$80K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM or business related field preferred, or High School Diploma (or GED) with 8+ years of relevant leadership experience
  • Experience in safety, quality, maintenance, operations management, HR, or continuous improvement
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing/production and maintenance systems
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate integration of continuous improvement methodologies into business operations
  • Partner with site leadership to establish high performing teams meeting KPIs
  • Provide technical training in equipment safety and maintenance to operators
  • Support deployment of methodologies through participation in corporate meetings
  • Assist in developing action plans for phase progression to eliminate losses
  • Maintain relationships with other Coca-Cola bottlers to share best practices
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pre-employment screening including background check and drug screening
  • Focus on creating a safe workplace for all employees and customers
  • Opportunity to impact supply chain performance within a leading beverage company
  • Engagement with a network of Coca-Cola bottlers for continuous learning and best practices
  • Ability to shape continuous improvement culture in a prominent industry player
Full Job Description


Job Details:
Job Level: 6

What does a Manager, Continuous Improvement do at Swire Coca-Cola?
Support the development and deployment of best practice operating methodologies for the continuous improvement of all aspects of supply chain operations. Lead deployment efforts in a subset of methodologies through targeted action plans for specific pillars. Partner with site leadership teams to enable phased progression from current state toward world class supply chain performance. Ensure that appropriate operating culture, capabilities, and business processes are developed to enable manufacturing and warehouse operations to perform at optimal safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with functional leaders and corporate pillar owners to integrate continuous improvement methodologies, according to the established schedule and strategy, into ongoing business operations. Coordinate internal and external deployment resources to ensure these methodologies become 'how we do business'
  • Partner with site leadership and local pillar leaders in establishing a high performing organization that delivers on all KPIs. Support local teams through the implementation of run-to-target methodologies and autonomous maintenance principles
  • As part of autonomous maintenance, provide technical training to operators in the areas of equipment safety, defect identification, maintenance practices, and equipment ownership. Support the development of a standardized operation; integrate these standards into the technician work system
  • Support steering committee members and corporate pillar leaders in the executed deployment of continuous improvement methodologies and practices. Participate in corporate pillar meetings and steering committee reviews
  • Support phase assessments and partner with site leaders/leadership teams in developing action plans for phase progression, with focus on actions that will eliminate specific areas of loss. Support frontline teams in developing and executing these plans for improvement
  • Establish and maintain a strong association with CCNA and other Coca-Cola bottlers in order to effectively learn best practices, provide guidance/counsel where appropriate, and be aware of changing trends and requirements
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM or business related field preferred preferred or
  • High School Diploma (or GED) with 8+ years leadership experience in two or more of the following areas: safety, quality, maintenance, operations management, HR, or continuous improvement required
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing/production and maintenance systems
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

Come and join our Sparkling team!

Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre-employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review.

Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle.

All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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