Plant Continuous Improvement Manager

HP Hood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to enhance operational efficiency at their facility. This role involves developing strategies for cost reduction, leading continuous improvement projects, and fostering a culture of innovation. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, a solid background in Lean concepts, and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization. Join a team that values your ideas and input, and make a significant impact on plant operations. If you are passionate about driving change and achieving measurable results, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Full working knowledge of Lean Concepts with demonstrated success.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategies for cost reductions and workflow improvements.
• Leads continuous improvement projects and monitors their progress.
• Analyzes data to identify solutions and present business cases.

Skills

Lean Concepts

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

BS or BA in Manufacturing

Job description

Job Summary:

This position will deliver measurable, sustainable results by implementing HP Hood's approach to continuous improvements at the Sacramento facility. We value our employees' ideas and input and feel they are our best resource for solving problems. We want to exploit that resource and push our plant to its full potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develops short and long term strategies for the facility. Facilitate projects that target cost reductions, work flow inefficiencies and Safety/Quality improvements.
2. Provides, leads, and drives the continuous improvement process at the facility through the "hands-on" support and/or leadership of successful plant continuous improvement projects.
3. Works with the division Process Improvement Manager to act as a change agent to instill a continuous improvement culture throughout the facility.
4. Monitors progress of key initiatives in order to check if changes yield desirable results.
5. Collects data, effectively analyzes it, identifies solutions based on root cause analysis and create business cases to present to plant leadership and "sell" solutions.
6. Maintains CI implementation schedules for assigned projects, progress updates as required, and most importantly, provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between CI implementation and Plant Operations improvements.
7. Calculates cost reductions and/or various analyses to determine optimal problem solving method.
8. Accountable for tracking all CI Projects and reporting progress to plant staff.
9. Evaluates / confirms production standards for products.
10. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

1. BS, BA or similar degree with an emphasis in manufacturing, or equivalent is desired.
2. Full working knowledge of Lean Concepts with demonstrated success.
3. Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

1. Able to communicate to a broad audience from novice to expert and having strong presentation skills.
2. Strong coaching, counseling, active listener and interpersonal skills.
3. Committed to continuous personal development with strong organizational skills.

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