Continuous Improvement Opex Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Quantify the effects of improved processes, work flows and aforementioned opportunities.
• Make documented proposals for improvements.
• Communicate with unit management and leadership team on implementation of changes.
• Support management and associates in overall change process.
• Must be able to work autonomously and have an analytical mind.
• Train and build capability in all levels of organization regarding lean manufacturing.
• Secure relevance and availability of GG-Production System road maps and blue prints.
• Participate on cross-fertilization with other sites/areas.
• Perform diagnostics on major cost drivers (material, labor and OOC).
• Plan and guide unit management in productivity, material waste, safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Initiate improvement proposals.
• Actively practice change management.
• Actively participate in unit’s performance management system and dialogue.
• Support and drive continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safety.
• Train and build capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean Manufacturing;
• Plan and guide Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives;
• Analyze material and information flows;
• Analyze opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, and space utilization;
• Quantify the effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned opportunities.
• Make documented proposals for improvements and syndicate with kitchen’s management on implementation of changes;
• Responsible for supporting management and associates in the overall change process.
• Actively practice change management and actively participate in the Unit’s performance management system and dialogue;
• Present progress and plans to company executives;
• Liaise with corporate and area

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.
• Work Experience: Minimum four (4) years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment required. Experience leading projects and people across organizations, and maintaining mandatory standards to ensure the safety of products and processes and to improve product quality required. Experience analyzing operations and its cost drivers, analyzing material and information flows, and analyzing productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required. Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques, including “Just in Time” (takt-flow-pull), 5S and workplace organization as well as value stream mapping and Kanban system preferred.
• Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) 6-Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred. ServSafe Certification preferred; Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required. Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel. Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Must have strong and effective leadership skills. Excellent time management skills required. Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required. Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance. Ability to effectively work with diverse work groups and all levels of the Operation. Exposure to AutoCad a plus.
• Language / Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.