Continuous Improvement Transformation Leader

High Liner Foods Incorporated.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Disability Support

Family friendly Flex policies & Summer

Job summary

High Liner Foods Incorporated. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead projects that improve productivity, reduce waste, and streamline manufacturing processes across our network. You will drive cross-functional initiatives within Operations and Supply Chain to advance our continuous improvement strategy.

You will influence stakeholders, apply Lean Six Sigma tools, and champion a culture of ongoing improvement across multiple plants, delivering measurable financial benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years of supply chain management and/or quality disciplines experience.
• Experience in a multi-plant operations environment.
• Demonstrated change leadership capability.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping and DMAIC.
• Strategic agility and strong business acumen.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with peers, managers and customers.
• Experience in the food processing industry.
• Strong presentation skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with functional supply chain leaders to assess processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement a Continuous Improvement strategy within Operations and Supply Chain.
• Lead strategic development, planning, and execution of transformation programs and projects to improve business performance.
• Deliver significant, quantifiable process improvements and financial benefits across the supply chain.
• Lead as a change agent and influence stakeholders toward an improved future state.
• Oversee plant continuous improvement programs to meet supply chain goals.
• Drive behavioral change through coaching and mentoring of CI staff across locations.
• Utilize data-driven problem-solving to tackle challenging business issues.
• Promote and embody the company’s vision and values.

Skills

Project management

Change leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

DMAIC

Job description

High Liner Foods Incorporated. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead projects that improve productivity, reduce waste, and streamline manufacturing processes across our network. You will drive cross-functional initiatives within Operations and Supply Chain to advance our continuous improvement strategy.

You will influence stakeholders, apply Lean Six Sigma tools, and champion a culture of ongoing improvement across multiple plants, delivering measurable financial benefits.