Continuous Improvement Manager - Blue Diamond Growers - Sacramento

01 Nov 2015 4:59 PM | Anonymous

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Position Overview:


In this role as the Continuous Improvement Manager you will be responsible for a full range of productivity services to Operations and direct cost reduction programs for the facility including leading Improvement Team activities, developing and measuring performance management systems and developing and delivering continuous improvement training programs for the facility. Also, you will give direction in disciplines of best business practices including, but not limited to, yield improvement, labor utilization, overhead spend, capital utilization, indirect spend, plant utilization and efficiency, working capital both raw material and finished goods.  You will work closely with the site to drive greater utilization of processes and procedures and higher proficiency on the changes impacting employees in the organization such that business results are achieved. Your responsibilities will also be to direct and develop front line managers, team leaders and team members to understand and adopt a continuous improvement mindset and adhere to all procedures and practices associated with Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality.  You will assist with the training and implementation of all practices and procedures associated with Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Influence the Plant Leadership Team (PLT) in the use of CI to deliver Performance; ensure the PLT shows visible support of CI and rewards success and guide the PLT on how to staff for performance.
  • Focus and Lead Performance Management by developing and training Plant Resources on a cadence of accountability and set goals.  Lead the development and implementation of performance KPIs such as OEE, Uptime, Throughput and Yield, loss identification and elimination, and ensure lag and lead measures are in full compliance.
  • Lead Focused Improvement by driving Margin Enhancement (ME) initiatives and elimination of losses / defects.  Work with Finance, Quality, Engineering and Plant to identify ME and cost savings opportunities.
  • Train and drive Technical Mastery by delivering CI Methodology training and ensure the organization applies CI skills and tools to solve problems in a timely manner.
  • Champions continuous improvement teams. Plays key role in capital project conceptualization, development and implementation.   Plant Point-of-Contact for Corporate Improvement and Capital Projects by knowing the technical details of the new projects in order to provide Plant perspective and requirements to the Project Team.  Examples include, scope requirements, testing required, training requirements, start-up planning and execution.
  • Deliver Project Start-ups and the transition to ongoing Operations by supporting Engineering/Project Team in the Testing and Commissioning phases (equipment & materials focus).  Own and manage the Qualification phase (people focus) then transition the project to on-going operations in the Verification phase (methods & sustain focus).
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or other technical field is preferred required. 
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Continuous Improvement for production, engineering or maintenance.  
  • Must be a proactive team player.  Will have continuous contact with employees at all levels of the organization as well as external customers in the business and technical field. 
  • Must be confident and well spoken to be able to present technical concepts and ideas. 
  • Must be able to write and interpret complex documents in a clear and concise manner. 
  • Must exhibit a willingness to operate with a great degree of flexibility resulting from ever changing market conditions.
  • Build alignment and effectively challenge ineffective mindsets.
  • Have vision building, motivating, coaching and developing 

      Analytical Thinker

  • Capable of drawing accurate insights from large amounts of data.
  • Knows what questions to ask.
  • Knows how to conduct analysis.

      Problem Solving

  • Separate fact from opinion.
  • Ability to analyze a system and break it down into key components / variables.
  • Must be able to perform detailed planning and organizing of long and short term continuous improvement activities. 
  • Must be able to meet deadlines and deal with other high pressure situation.

 

Blue Diamond promotes a safe and healthy work environment, and in doing so, we will perform background and drug tests for each candidate who accepts a position with our team.


Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability


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