Performance Improvement and Engineering Manager PM

Summary

The Continuous Improvement Manager will work with site leadership to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of a sustainable Lean Management approach. Our manufacturing organizations are committed to developing a sustainable continuous improvement culture using Lean principles. The successful development of this culture will enhance work processes and output, while delivering significant cost savings, improved customer service, quality, and safety for the company.

This individual will supervise the definition, documentation and implementation of best-practice yogurt packaging technologies, machinery, and material specifications. Responsibilities will include teaching, mentoring, and execution of Lean strategy. They will be responsible to communicate the goals and objectives of the specific Lean/CI activities and to provide a system for measuring results of Lean/CI activities on an ongoing basis. In addition, they will work with the site leadership to ensure that CI improvements are rolled out quickly and effectively and that the improvements are sustained. We seek a goal-oriented leader. This individual must be both a credible teacher and capable of influencing all levels of the organization

This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani product.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean training and implementation of a Lean toolkit to include value stream management, lean diagnosis/strategy & objective setting, Kanban, SMED, team problem solving, Kaizen, etc.
• Develop and implement lean metrics and visual indicators to support line efficiencies
• Deliver KPI’s in support of the manufacturing strategy
• Lead and coach members of the management and continuous improvement teams, primarily through implementation of Lean principles and practices
• Conduct internal lean manufacturing assessments and develop improvement plans from assessments.
• Ensure controls and metrics are in place and sustained to monitor progress of the factory's continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide shift manager coverage as required to maintain positive associate relationships and manufacturing perspective
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• 5-7 years of manufacturing experience in Lean Implementation
• An undergraduate degree, preferably in Engineering or Business Administration
• Black Belt certified and able to integrate the two disciplines of Lean and Six Sigma
• Lean toolkit application skills (value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Error proofing, SMED, team problem solving, etc.)
• Knowledge of internal manufacturing and major business processes
• Significant change management experience
• Project management experience
• Strong business and financial competence
• Demonstrated cross-functional experience and ability to influence