Drives site initiatives to improve operational and equipment efficiencies as well as deliver cost savings
Deploys strategic methodologies, systems, and tools to deliver site OEE and cost savings goals
Drives and supports cost ideations and diagnostics, along with tracking projects for visibility
Provides tracking and regular communication to various plant functions and teams regarding Manufacturing Reliability progress
Integrates system health and project monitoring into current structure to ensure sustainability of improvements
Identifies and troubleshoot chronic and sporadic losses by engaging and collaborating with hourly personnel and supervisors
Drives losses to zero using SPC, Six Sigma and other lean principles
Utilizes systems and tools to deliver a reduction in minor stops and breakdowns
Drives restoration to base condition of bottleneck equipment through AM and PM execution
Builds capability in the PM team to effectively plan, schedule, and execute work
Identifies and implements new technology improvements
Supports plant implementation by coaching supervisors/managers
Promotes a change of culture within the group/site

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or technical/business field
5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of leadership experience and managing direct reports
Experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Food manufacturing background preferred
General knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience preferred
Formal Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
Willingness and ability to travel to our manufacturing sites, largely located in the Chicago area

Continuous Improvement Manager

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