Manager, Continuous Improvement

About Monogram Foods

A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do. Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change.

Continuous Improvement Manager

• Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives aligned with operational priorities and business goals
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, A3, 8D, 5S, Standard Work) to solve problems and improve performance
• Facilitate kaizen events, rapid improvement workshops, and structured problem-solving activities
• Translate Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives into actionable CI projects and maintain a structured CI project pipeline
• Analyze operational data related to safety, quality, scrap, waste, downtime, OEE losses, and rework to identify improvement opportunities
• Track, validate, and document CI results including productivity improvements, cost savings, and cost avoidance
• Develop, maintain, and communicate CI dashboards, KPI trackers, and standardized reporting tools
• Deliver CI training and coaching to operators, supervisors, and managers to build capability and reinforce CI behaviors
• Support standardization efforts including T&Ds SOP development, standard work creation, centerline definition, and visual management
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and other functions to reduce variation, stabilize processes, and eliminate chronic losses
• Develop sustainment plans, conduct post-implementation follow-ups, and address risks to sustained performance
• Ensure CI improvements are documented, transitioned to operational ownership, and maintained over time
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational excellence initiatives
• Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Education And Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, operations, or process improvement roles
• Demonstrated experience in leading structured improvement projects and facilitating kaizen or problem-solving events in a manufacturing environment. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification
• Mechanical experience, food manufacturing preferred
• Competencies And Skills: Strong working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable improvement plans
• Effective facilitation, coaching, and communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence outcomes and build alignment without direct authority
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with standard business software and data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, and respectful collaboration
• Physical Demands:
• Ability to perform work in a manufacturing and office environment
• Sit or stand for extended periods as required by work activities
• Move throughout the plant to observe processes and participate in improvement activities
• Perform light physical activities, such as lifting materials up to approximately 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation