Lean OPEX & Process Improvement Leader

Gate Gourmet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Commuter benefits

Free hot healthy meals for unit roles

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Continuous Improvement OPEX Manager to analyze material and information flows, identify productivity improvements, and drive lean initiatives across operations units in the region. You will quantify impact, propose improvements, and support management in implementing changes to reduce costs and improve safety and quality.

The role requires strong analytics, leadership, and change-management skills, with experience in lean manufacturing and collaboration with diverse

Qualifications

• Education and experience in lean manufacturing and cost reduction strategies.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and teams.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Quantify effects of improved processes and opportunities across units.
• Prepare documented improvement proposals and drive implementation.
• Collaborate with unit management to execute changes and sustain gains.
• Train organization on lean principles and build capability at all levels.
• Diagnose major cost drivers and guide productivity and safety initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field

Tools

AutoCad

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Continuous Improvement OPEX Manager to analyze material and information flows, identify productivity improvements, and drive lean initiatives across operations units in the region. You will quantify impact, propose improvements, and support management in implementing changes to reduce costs and improve safety and quality.

The role requires strong analytics, leadership, and change-management skills, with experience in lean manufacturing and collaboration with diverse