Manager, Continuous Improvement

High Liner Foods USA; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health, dental & vision coverage

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Parental Leaves

Disability Support

Flex policies & Summer hours

Volunteer hours

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Safety focused work environment

Job summary

High Liner Foods USA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in New Hampshire to lead cross-functional projects across our manufacturing network. You will drive lean initiatives, coordinate transformation programs, and deliver measurable productivity gains.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in continuous improvement or project management, with experience in supply chain or quality disciplines and a proven change leadership track record across multiple plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years managing projects or continuous improvement initiatives.
• 5+ years in supply chain or quality disciplines.
• Experience in multi-plant operations.
• Proven change leadership and stakeholder influence.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen and DMAIC methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Continuous Improvement projects across the manufacturing network.
• Develop and implement CI strategy within Operations and Supply Chain.
• Drive transformation programs to improve performance and financial results.
• Coach and mentor CI staff and project teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to achieve supply chain goals.

Skills

Project management

Change leadership

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

DMAIC

Job description

Overview

The Continuous Improvement Manager will manage and execute projects that improve productivity, reduce waste, and streamline processes within and across the manufacturing network. In addition to leading a variety of high-value cross functional projects within our operations and supply chain area, he/she will be a key contributor to the development and implementation of a continuous improvement strategy at High Liner. This role requires deep cross functional experience and strong project management capabilities to deliver exceptional results. It also requires a change leader who can influence, guide, and engage a variety of stakeholders towards an improved future state.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with functional supply chain leaders to assess current processes and identify process improvement opportunities. Manage the process of selecting, scoping, and prioritizing projects including review of resource utilization across the organization.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a Continuous Improvement strategy within Operations and Supply Chain functional areas.
• Lead in the strategic development, planning, and execution of various transformation programs and projects targeted toward improving the business's performance.
• Deliver significant and quantifiable process improvement and financial benefit across the supply chain.
• Lead by example as an active change agent and leverage influencing skills that come from deep subject matter expertise in Continuous Improvement and project management.
• Creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Manufacturing and Supply Chain strategies.
• Oversee the plant continuous improvement program to deliver against supply chain goals.
• Drive behavioral change across the area of responsibility, including support functions, through coaching and influencing employees.
• Develop and indirectly lead a network of continuous improvement employees through mentoring, coaching, and project oversight.
• Utilize your analytically, data-driven and a problem-solving mindset to solve challenging business issues.
• Promote and show commitment to the company's vision and values.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering or other related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a project management capacity or experience managing continuous improvement projects.
• 5+ years of direct work experience in supply chain management and/or quality disciplines.
• Experience working in a multi-plant operations environment.
• Demonstrated change leadership skill set.
• The ability to work with Continuous Improvement tools and processes (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, and similar concepts)
• Strategic agility and strong business acumen.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams across multiple levels and locations within an organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and listen to peers/managers as well as internal and external customers.
• Ability to educate/train others on continuous improvement concepts through project work or educational sessions.
• Experience in the food processing industry.
• Strong presentation skills - Must be comfortable communicating and presenting to multiple levels of the organization.

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Competitive Salary
• Health, dental & vision coverage
• Pay for performance incentives
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Supplemental Parental Leaves
• Disability Support
• Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment

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Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.

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