Senior Manager Continuous Improvement - Princeton, NJ

Senior Continous Improvement Manager

Princeton, NJ, US

M15

 

The Sr Manager, Continuous Improvement has full accountability for capability building on a predefined methodology, its standards and processes, as well as the integrity of this initial post-implementation strategy. Nevertheless, this role will have total autonomy to pilot implementations or roll-outs inside SQCPDM scope (safety, quality, cost, productivity, delivery and morale), leveraging a symmetric health growth and performance evolution for the business unit.

 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

 

Your key responsibilities

• Deployment of standard processes (including training material) across manufacturing and support areas for short-, medium- and long-term drumbeats/visibilities (i.e. shift, daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly).
• Lead MES (Manufacturing Execution System) process improvement initiatives based on data gathering, comparison and matching with other systems inside production recipe execution, guided compounding systems, guided weighing, SU level stock management and scheduling.
• Develop / adapt recurrent fault handling tools (like A3, CAPDo, PDCA/RCA, etc); execute/develop capabilities to execute these tools with direct stakeholders (leaders, supervisors, managers) without any support.
• Develop/deploy KPIs and process/productivity improvement tools (i.e. OEE, SMEDs, MOATs, shift, daily, monthly, quarterly, etc.) loss views that are easily usable on the shop floor (by operators, shift leaders, auxiliaries and third parties) and leadership;
• Be able to conduct site-level workshops or influence area owners alongside controllership to identify losses opportunities and follow up on results and action plans at least monthly.
• Loss analysis: PMO/leadership for cost saving projects with cross functional teams inside manufacturing and support areas to deliver value for the business.

 

We offer

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.

• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

 

You offer

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred

• Proven operations experience as leader/manager (line manager, supervisor) desirable
• Proven experience with methodologies implementation (Lean, TPM, IWS or others) in different businesses (food, chemical, metallurgical, etc).
• Proven experience with initiatives regarding MES desirable
• L6S Green Belt certification
• Fluency in Spanish a plus

 

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

 

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage  the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.  <