Sr Continuous Improvement Deployment Manager

StartupNWA; Springdale (AR); Remote; USD 106,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is searching for a Senior Continuous Improvement Deployment Manager to spearhead digital improvements across manufacturing plants. This role involves overseeing significant performance projects and collaborating with various departments to drive operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in manufacturing solutions and process improvements, capable of leading teams and projects effectively.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Opportunities for travel (50-80%)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a leader in digital solutions applications.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating process and technology solutions.
• Operational/managerial experience preferred in Food Processing industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver digital manufacturing projects for performance improvements.
• Coordinate projects on time, within budget and quality.
• Onboard and guide plant teams on digitization initiatives.

Skills

Lean and continuous improvement skills

Process management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data-driven mindset

Education

4-year degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Power BI

Redzone

Job description

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Job Details:

Summary:

Tyson Foods is embarking on a large modernization effort to its manufacturing footprint, incorporating modern elements of Industry 4.0 and leveraging proven and integrated Technologies and Processes that enables our strategic commitment to “Sustainably Feed the World with the Fastest Growing Protein Brands”.

As a Senior Continuous Improvement Deployment Manager, your role will be to identify, design, and implement digital improvements to our manufacturing plants that will allow for enhanced total performance around Safety, Quality, People Engagement, Delivery, and Productivity. You will work alongside our Businesses and Technology partners in the identification, design, and implementation of solutions across the Enterprise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager will be responsible for creating and delivering digital manufacturing projects that support significant performance improvement at our plants across our Tyson’s Business Units – Poultry, Prepared Foods and Fresh Meats. S/He will work in collaboration of plant operations, Tyson’s Technology team and other Enterprise functions to build, synthesize and deploy approaches to specific digital use cases across the production plants. Specifically, this leader will:

• Jointly with our production/operations team unlock the full potential of process improvements by consequently combining digital-driven process, data and analytics to the improvement of specific operational KPIs
• Coordinate Digital Manufacturing projects and deliver in time, budget and quality through a project excellence approach
• Onboard, coach and guide plant TMs across their digitization initiatives – from the shopfloor team up to the plant leadership
• Create and maintain Tyson’s playbook to implementation of Digital Manufacturing projects
• Create and sustain deep and trustworthy relationships with your business partners as you also easily maneuver in a shopfloor environment as well as a boardroom setting
• Actively steer digital solution development through requirements gathering, acting as a conduit between Business Development methodologies; other Enterprise Programs and our plant operations based on your deep and broad Operations Management expertise

Requirements:

• Required a 4-year degree in Engineer / Technology or equivalent
• 7+ Years of experience as a Leader in Digital Solutions applications for Manufacturing
• Experience with Continuous Improvement initiatives, in particular, Step Change Transformations, preferred
• Demonstrated experience in integrating and implementing Process and Technology solutions in Manufacturing environments
• Having operational/managerial experience in the Food Processing industry is preferred
• Recognized for one's ability to ‘influence to impact’ and communicate in a multilevel, multicultural environment
• Data-Driven and Result oriented; strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Deep knowledge of systems and technology-driven processes within area of responsibility
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• 50 - 80% Travel Expected.

Specific Skills:

• Strong business acumen, lean and continuous improvement skills, process management background, strong computer skills in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms; SAP, Power BI, Redzone, and other Smart Factory applications.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems
• Experience developing and delivering Lean Manufacturing Content
• Experience facilitating groups in Problem Solving and Kaizen activities.
• Thorough understanding of Problem-Solving Methodologies

Preferred Experience of the Ideal Candidate:

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and deploy Power BI applications, transforming complex data into actionable business insights.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Skilled at engaging and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple business units to align project goals and ensure strategic impact.
• Team Leadership: Proven track record of uniting diverse teams to drive shared outcomes, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Project Management: Capable of leading and delivering large-scale projects on time and within scope, managing competing priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Agility & Responsiveness: Quick to identify and respond to emerging concerns, implementing solutions that address challenges efficiently and effectively.

This is a remote position.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$106,000.00 - $224,000.00

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

Yes

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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