Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

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September 5

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Shearer's Foods

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B2C • Retail • Food & Beverage

Shearer's Foods is a North American manufacturer of snacks, specializing in a range of products including salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. With a commitment to quality and diversity, Shearer's focuses on producing delicious snacks that create smiles. The company operates multiple facilities across North America and prides itself on its award-winning manufacturing capabilities, continuous improvement practices, and commitment to employee development and inclusivity.

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1974

👥 B2C

🛒 Retail

📋 Description

• Support RVP & Director of Continuous Improvement in driving CI within assigned sites. • Execute SHOP to enhance Safety, Quality, Productivity and Service across multiple sites. • Utilize KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of improvement efforts. • Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. • Coach/mentor site CI and Operations personnel on SHOP, GAP closure, and problem-solving techniques/methodologies to drive CI. • Lead cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, execute projects to resolve top opportunities and track action plans through completion. • Collaborate with other CI and Operations leaders to identify benchmarking opportunities. • Provide guidance and support to Site Directors and teams in implementing lean manufacturing principles and methodologies. • Collaborate with senior leadership to align continuous improvement efforts with organizational goals and objectives. • Lead change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation of process improvements. • Utilize data analysis and statistical tools to identify root causes of inefficiencies and develop solutions. • Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in continuous improvement methodologies.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or related field; or 10+ years in a business improvement role at a manager level. • Experience with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodology, and/or IWS/TPM process improvement methodologies. • Results oriented with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information from a variety of sources. • Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously typically working with multiple teams. • Ability to see the big picture translating details into an organizational perspective. • Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to lead, manage and implement organizational and cultural change to deliver results. • Excellent conflict resolution and solution focused problem-solving skills (creativity before capital). • Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, Infinity QS, etc.). • Willingness to travel to multiple site locations as needed (50 - 80%).

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.