Continuous Improvement Specialist - Pembroke, United States - STEVEN CHARLES

STEVEN CHARLES
STEVEN CHARLES
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Pembroke, United States

3 weeks ago

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Continuous Improvement Specialist

Opportunity Overview
Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments

Dessert Holdings is looking for a
Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our team based in
Pembroke, NC.

This individual will assist in the development and implementation of efficiency projects, lean manufacturing initiatives, and for driving a continuous improvement culture within the organization.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Work with plant management to transform the organization to a Lean Operating System
  • Identify areas for continuous improvement activities across the business
  • Institutionalize standardized work, problemsolving, and pull systems as fundamental building blocks for the organization
  • Engage workforce at all levels to gain commitment and understanding of the business change
  • Establish that lean principles are in place to achieve required standards
  • Coach and mentor managers, supervisors, leads, and operators throughout the organization on Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement fundamentals
  • Work closely with the Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve processes and reduce waste
  • Drive a problemsolving rather than a problemidentifying approach

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:


  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering or Industrial
  • Sound understanding of and a minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques and methodologies in the areas of Standardized Work, Kaizen, Problem-Solving, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow, Heijunka, Jidoka, etc.
  • Passionate and tenacious approach to yield tangible improvements
  • Approachable and engaging manner with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Capacity to communicate at all levels of the organization levels
  • Ability to effectively collect and analyze data
  • Previous direct experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and stand and work on the production floor for extended time
  • May travel 10 to 20%

About Dessert Holdings


Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for provide retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service.

The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:
Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts.

Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.


EEO Statement


Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Dessert Holdings complies with the laws and regulations outlined in the
Know Your Rights poster.

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