Manufacturing Excellence Leader (WCM/Lean)

Actalent; Independence (MO); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision benefits

15% annual performance bonus

Zusammenfassung

Actalent in Independence, MO seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive Manufacturing Excellence across a high-speed food manufacturing site. You will champion WCM/TPM maturity, align improvement initiatives with business priorities, and mentor leaders and frontline teams to deliver sustained performance gains.

You will lead governance, coach across Lean and structured problem solving, and partner with HR and global teams to build a capable workforce.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, continuous improvement, or operational excellence.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale performance improvement initiatives and delivering measurable business results.
• Deep expertise in Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), TPM, or related methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to convert insights into practical, actionable solutions.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive change within complex manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional coaching, stakeholder management, and leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop teams at all levels.
• Ability to balance long-term transformational strategy with day-to-day operational execution.
• Experience with OEE improvement, waste reduction, equipment reliability, and process improvement in manufacturing settings.
• Experience in food manufacturing and high-speed manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development and execution of the site's Manufacturing Excellence Master Plan, ensuring alignment between business priorities, long-term performance targets, and capability-building goals.
• Champion the deployment, integration, and maturity of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and UMS systems across the factory.
• Partner with site leadership to identify strategic opportunities that improve operational effectiveness and deliver sustainable business results.
• Serve as a key advisor and change leader during major transformation initiatives, guiding stakeholders through planning, implementation, and stabilization.
• Lead site-wide loss analysis and elimination efforts across safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost.
• Deliver measurable improvements in key performance indicators including OEE, Manufacturing Performance, Output Reliability, and Cost per Tonne.
• Establish and maintain a disciplined governance process that drives accountability and ensures continuous delivery of improvement initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement best practices, emerging technologies, and innovative manufacturing solutions to enhance performance.
• Create and sustain a culture where continuous improvement and problem solving are embedded into daily work at all levels.

Kenntnisse

World Class Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

OEE Improvement

Change Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Actalent in Independence, MO seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive Manufacturing Excellence across a high-speed food manufacturing site. You will champion WCM/TPM maturity, align improvement initiatives with business priorities, and mentor leaders and frontline teams to deliver sustained performance gains.

You will lead governance, coach across Lean and structured problem solving, and partner with HR and global teams to build a capable workforce.