Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing Dairy Plant, Fort Wayne, IN

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Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing Dairy Plant. Fort Wayne, IN

We are seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team. This role is essential in driving the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing and communicating business plans and priorities, removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance, providing resources, and measuring progress.

The Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives in the Manufacturing Dairy Plant to achieve operational excellence, reduce costs, and improve productivity. This includes developing and implementing process improvements, leading root cause analysis, and identifying opportunities for lean manufacturing principles. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, develop and implement solutions, and measure and track results.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence, reduce costs, and improve productivity.
• Develop and implement process improvements, including lean manufacturing principles, to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead root cause analysis and identify opportunities for improvement in all areas of the plant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, develop and implement solutions, and measure and track results.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas for cost savings.
• Develop and manage the plants continuous improvement roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Provide coaching and guidance to plant employees on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement principles and methodologies, including lean manufacturing, six sigma, and total quality management.
• Proven track record of leading successful continuous improvement initiatives and achieving operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to drive results.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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