Continuous Improvement Manager

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead initiatives that enhance production quality and efficiency. This role involves promoting a culture of continuous improvement through methodologies like 6 Sigma and Lean, while collaborating across departments to optimize processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-speed production environments and leadership experience, ensuring that products meet customer needs efficiently. If you're passionate about driving improvements and fostering a culture of excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a high-speed production environment preferred.
• Prior leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote continuous improvement culture and methodologies.
• Manage OEE categories and develop improvement plans.
• Support safety and ensure product quality.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

6 Sigma

Lean

Data Analysis

Coaching Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Additional Education

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Position Summary

Reporting to the VP of Operations, this position is responsible for leading the Continuous Improvement initiatives at the plant, located in Mooresville, NC. It will provide leadership, planning, technical direction, communication, and coaching skills to ensure the safe production of high-quality products that meet customer needs in a cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Promote a strong continuous improvement culture by defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling processes and equipment while empowering staff.
2. Train and educate the organization on continuous improvement methodologies such as 6 Sigma, 5S, kaizen events, Lean, OEE, among others.
3. Manage specific categories of OEE, including tracking downtime, improving data integrity, and developing improvement plans based on data analysis.
4. Support safety as a top priority through training, job design, ergonomics, and regulatory compliance.
5. Ensure product quality by establishing and managing systems for “right first time” performance and embedding this philosophy within teams.
6. Focus on plant-wide issues to continually improve product throughput.
7. Develop standards for each process step on the production floor.
8. Identify ways to improve production efficiency, such as through new equipment, additional training, or better maintenance of existing equipment.
9. Develop and maintain an internal corrective action program to address gaps in the production process.
10. Support production floor activities as needed.
11. Collaborate with management and employees to develop and maintain procedures that enhance product throughput.
12. Work across departments to eliminate potential errors in the production process.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required; additional education preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a high-speed production environment preferred.
• Prior leadership or management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

The work environment involves frequent exposure to wet, humid, outdoor conditions, and temperature extremes. Employees may work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.