Regional CI Manager

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime easier and more enjoyable. As the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides brand, we offer wholesome favorites like mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese in grocery stores nationwide. We are also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products, including liquid eggs. Our portfolio includes the Bob Evans®, Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters®, and Owens® Sausage brands. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Bob Evans Farms is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company.

About the role

Regional Operations Business Partner for Continuous Improvement overseeing planning and implementation of strategy to support overall performance improvement programs. You will advise plant leadership on strategic and tactical direction, coach and mentor manufacturing staff on continuous improvement methodology, tools, root-cause analysis, and waste reduction to achieve sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional continuous improvement process (behaviors, attitude, and culture), working with staff and operations to develop, implement, and sustain a program based on lean principles that supports plant goals and targets.
• Support the operator technical training program through coordination with the Training Lead and Operations.
• Identify opportunities and collaborate with technical resources to drive efficiencies and best practices.
• Teach and model root cause analysis, problem-solving, actions to prevent recurrence, standard work, and follow-up. Serve as an expert in these areas, engaging others with authority and confidence.
• Act as a change agent, challenging existing processes that create waste and non-value-added work.
• Coach, guide, and/or lead cross-functional teams to resolve assigned projects.
• Lead focused efforts for breakthrough and incremental improvements in process, department, and/or line-specific opportunities to meet and exceed plant operational performance metrics.
• Monitor data and metrics to identify areas of waste and prioritize the development and implementation of solutions.
• Teach and model tools and concepts of Lean Thinking and Six Sigma; facilitate kaizen events.
• Provide appropriate documentation and project update communication to Operations leadership.
• Collaborate with all departments and individuals affected by continuous improvement projects.
• Share best practices and build relationships across all Bob Evans Farms facilities, including external manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma efforts, driving efficiency, effectiveness, and tangible financial benefit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel 50%.

Skills

• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies and ability to teach and model them.
• Strong analytical and business judgment with demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to influence, mentor, and coach to achieve results through others.
• Results-driven with a focus on being the low-cost producer and supporting company growth strategies.
• Strong bias for action while inspiring others; conveys optimism and sets aggressive targets.
• Communicates a compelling vision and creates strong morale and spirit within teams.
• Solves highly complex problems and prioritizes actions effectively.
• Establishes clear directions, sets stretching objectives, and leverages team strengths.
• Provides candid, constructive feedback professionally.
• Organizes and manages projects; leads multi-functional teams to consensus with strong negotiation skills.
• Builds strong, diverse relationships across business groups and fosters change.
• Demonstrates a passion for safety and maintains a respectful, safe work environment.
• Mobile and adaptable to take on broader assignments for development.
• Works collaboratively with company peers and Post Holdings partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including listening, informing, negotiating, and influencing at all levels.
• Self-motivated, able to anticipate work needs, and follow through with minimal direction.
• Maintains external and internal confidentiality at all times.

Pay

$99,119 - $154,626 per year.