Continuous Improvement Manager

Responsibilities

• Support projects that enhance production and efficiency at the Bob Evans Lima, OH Facility.
• Train site team on key Efficiency /Lean principles, concepts, and methodology.
• Facilitate cross-functional project groups to analyze results and drive action for Cost Out process.
• Design, implement, and champion new Lean strategies and program elements to keep pace with growth and business changes.
• Develop CI project plans with plant management, identifying needed resources, alignment, milestones, deliverables, project prioritization, and tracking.
• Assess and mentor site management operating system processes to align with expectations.
• Compile site Efficiency updates and attend bi-weekly CI Staff meetings.
• Support network events including value stream maps, management operating system assessments, Efficiency summits, and other special assignments.
• Support site team with problem-solving work by organizing the process, mapping event triggers, coaching problem-solving deficiencies, and filing the work.
• Compile downtime information to assist team with solutioning and assignment of adequate resources to overcome issues.
• Assess site management operating system progress quarterly.

Qualifications

• A 4-Year Degree is preferred or equivalent to 5 years’ experience in an Efficiency related role within a manufacturing setting.
• Practical experience with implementation and sustaining of continuous improvement programs (i.e., Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Manufacturing, Kaizen Events, etc.).
• Strong analytical and business judgment, including demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Ability to influence, mentor, and coach to get results through others, establishing clear directions, setting stretching objectives, and bringing out the best in people through leveraging their strengths.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing cost calculations, gathering production information/scheduling, and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills with diligence, willingness to work flexible hours and shifts as required, and willingness to attend off-site training as needed.
• Daily requirements of walking, standing, crouching, lifting (25-35lbs), twisting, climbing, reaching.