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Job Description
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for assisting the implementation of the Jack Link’s Continuous Improvement Process. The position will be a resource to the Plant Leadership and Performance System implementation teams facilitating meetings, kaizen events, metrics and assisting in the root cause problem solving processes within the facility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
- Be the plant level change agent responsible for leading and managing continuous improvement process.
- Work along with the Plant Leadership Team to monitor plant targets and Key Performance Indicators and coordinate ideal utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, & personnel to improve efficiency of operations.
- Establish action plans and follow-up meetings, as needed, to advance process improvements to achieve targets
- Instill “hands-on,” systematic approach to problem solving (“Gemba”)
- Continually challenge individuals and teams to improve through systematic application of continuous improvement methodologies and leading by example.
- Manage the plant level Key Performance Indicator charting and posting process including daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s.
- Simplify the data line performance collection process, automate if possible.
- Leverage Statistics and other data analysis methods to provide data to plant teams and operational leadership to facilitate the improvement of operations within the facility.
- Be a member on improvement teams to help with data analysis, problem solving and presentation of solutions to various levels of the organization.
- Facilitate Kaizen Events to drive improvements in performance.
- Lead site’s Jack Link’s Performance System (JLPS) program for improvements.
- Be the owner of the Simple Root Cause problem solving tool and train people on its use.
- Implement a cost savings tracking process based on corporate process.
- Other special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Food Science, or other related field. Will consider candidates with another technical degree and related experience.
Required Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in continuous improvement in the food industry
- 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Six Sigma Lean training knowledge and experience
- Experience in statistical process control, root-cause analysis, and or analytical methods
Preferred:
- Six Sigma Green Belt certified
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:
- Ability to analyze data/inventory
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members.
- Demonstrated ability to diplomatically communicate needs and recommendations
- Proven ability to build consensus across functions and shifts in a plant.
- Actively seek to utilize a “Collaborative Team Approach” in all situations.
- Demonstrated proactive style that ensures the completion of projects despite obstacles.
- Ability to build interpersonal relationships within a manufacturing environment
- Microsoft Office Skills - Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerJack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.E-VerifyJack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).Vacancy expired!