Associate Director, Site Operational Excellence-Charlotte

Campbellsoup; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Campbell's seeks an Associate Director, Operational Excellence to lead cross-functional OPEX teams and drive world-class supply chain performance. You will implement the Operating System, Management Infrastructure and Mindsets, supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives across the plant.

Collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Finance, HR and Logistics is essential. You will guide diagnostics, develop tactical plans, build capability, and deliver training to enable sustained

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Operating System, Management Infrastructure and Mindsets, Behaviors & Capabilities (MBC) with Industry 4.0.
• Ability to lead cross-functional Opex teams and drive daily issue resolution.
• Proven track record in driving cost improvements and supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach site OPEX teams to drive improvements across the Balance Scorecard.
• Conduct diagnostics on OS, MI, MBC and Industry 4.0 using data and observations.
• Develop tactical implementation plans to drive system improvements across workstreams.
• Build OPEX capability with site leadership and ensure sustainable deployment.
• Deliver OPEX training programs for site leadership and teams.
• Manage programs related to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Deploy Campbell's Opex strategy to achieve world-class supply chain performance.
• Provide strategic direction for objectives across the plant.
• Anticipate challenges and recommend process or product improvements.
• Solve complex problems impacting operations.

Skills

OpEx Leadership

Kaizen events

Diagnostics

Implementation planning

Capability building

Program management

Strategic deployment

Tactical direction

Problem solving

Job description

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.
• - Execution: Execute OPEX capability training sessions for the site leadership deck.
• - 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