Associate Director, Site Operational Excellence-Charlotte

Campbell's; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 137 000 - 189 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, disability, AD&D, and

Life insurance for individuals and for

401(k) with matching

Paid time off and holidays

On-site fitness center

On-site day care access

Employee Resource Groups

Résumé du poste

Campbell’s is seeking an Associate Director, Operational Excellence at our Charlotte, NC site to lead the implementation of world-class operating systems and continuous improvement programs across the plant. You will drive cross-functional OPEX workstreams, coach teams, and influence site direction to optimize cost of goods sold and performance metrics.

This role requires strong Lean/Six Sigma know-how, years of manufacturing experience, and the ability to lead diverse teams in a high-demand

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years’ experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma.
• 5 years manufacturing experience.
• 3 years of people management experience.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coach site OPEX teams to drive improvements.
• Diagnostics of OS, MI, MBC and Industry 4.0 through data analysis and observations.
• Develop tactical implementation plans and ensure adherence.
• Build OPEX capability and deliver training to leadership and staff.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure sustained improvements.

Connaissances

Operational Excellence

Lean

Six Sigma

People management

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (nice to have)

Outils

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SAP

Description du poste

Since 1869, we’ve connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover.Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

The Associate Director, Operational Excellence, is accountable for implementing Operational Excellence as a way of working within the plant. The implementation of Operational Excellence includes the Operating System, Management Infrastructure and Mindsets, Behaviors & Capabilities supported by Industry 4.0. Activities include leading cross functional Opex teams, leading Opex workstreams, driving daily issue resolution and performance improvements across all key metrics across the site scorecard. This is a critical role with oversight for the implementation of world-class operational excellence strategies to optimize supply chain improvements and improve the cost of product sold. This role requires close collaboration with key Supply Chain functions such as Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, and Logistics. This position will have exposure to and will interface with Plant Managers, Operations Managers and will influence site direction.

What you will do…

• OpEx Leadership: Lead & coach site OPEX teams to drive improvements across the Balance Scorecard. Lead Kaizen events to drive improvements and reduce losses. Support the deployment of all WCM pillars within the site.
• Diagnostics: Conduct diagnostics on the Operating System (OS), Management Infrastructure (MI), Mindset, Behaviors & Capabilities (MBC) and Industry 4.0 for identified systems/lines through data analysis, floor observations, process monitoring, and employee interviews.
• Implementation Plans: Coach OPEX team to develop tactical implementation plans (TIPs) to drive system improvements across identified Workstreams. Ensure tactical implementation plans are adhered to and regular stakeholder check-ins occur throughout the process to ensure program sustainability and track progress.
• Capability Building: Work with the site leadership team to plan and build the appropriate OPEX capability. Leverage pull-forward strategy prior to OPEX team execution to ensure subsequent waves of OPEX teams have the appropriate skills & capabilities for further deployment. Execute OPEX capability training sessions for the site leadership team, front line leadership team, and frontline employees. Will be the site’s lead trainer for all continuous improvement tools.
• Cost Management: Ensure improvements identified in OPEX team charters are rolled into the plant enabler program to capture enabler savings. Track OPEX team performance to ensure improvements are sustained, and long-term countermeasures are tracked and implemented. Will execute Zero Loss analysis to identify loss opportunities and build the enabler pipeline.
• Stakeholder Influence: Coach and work collaboratively to influence stakeholders to effect change throughout an organization by leading through others.
• Program Management: Manage and oversee various programs related to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Strategic Deployment: Responsible for deploying the Campbell’s Operational Excellence strategy to drive Supply Chain performance to world-class levels.
• Tactical Direction: Providing direction in the development and implementation of tactical objectives to drive improvements across the plant.
• Expertise and Advisory: Serving as the internal organizational expert and advisor, with in-depth expertise in their own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.
• Anticipating Challenges: Anticipating internal and external business challenges and regulatory issues, recommending process, product, or service improvements.
• Problem Solving: Solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business, contributing to the development of functional strategy.
• Operational Latitude: Operating with broad latitude in a complex environment, leading and contributing to the development of company plant objectives and principles to achieve goals creatively and effectively.
• Leadership: Directing the activities of others, guiding teams to implement Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment and support for OpEx initiatives.
• Performance Metrics: Monitoring and analyzing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and achieve organizational goals.
• Innovation: Driving innovation in operational practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all OpEx activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.
• Training and Development: Providing training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of the team.
• Change Management: Leading change initiatives and overcoming resistance to organizational change, influencing employees to embrace new practices.

Who you will work with…

You will work with the OpEx team, plant leadership team, and employees at the plant.

What you bring to the table (must haves)…

• High School Degree or GED
• 5+ years’ experience with Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma fundamentals
• 5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years people management experience

It would be great if you have (nice to haves)…

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Cross-functional manufacturing experience with a strong understanding of OPEX, Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Visual Factory, 5S.
• Continuous Improvement certifications such as Lean or Lean Six Sigma. Experience leading / executing the elements of Operational Excellence and organizational learning and development in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge in concepts of Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing and Asset Care & Reliability.
• Knowledge and previous experience in improving organizational capability through learning and development programs, and/or High-Performance Work Systems.
• MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP
• Excellent leadership skills, compelling communication skills, and the ability to inspire, engage and motivate.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$137,200-$188,700

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.