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    Continuous Improvement Manager - Sturtevant, United States - Kerry

    Kerry
    Kerry Sturtevant, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Requisition ID 51540
    Position Type (US)Full Time
    Career Function Manufacturing/Production
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    Posting Type DNI

    Leading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it's how we've become the worlds leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it's building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 24,000+ colleagues across the globe and 15,000+ Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.

    About Kerry


    Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

    Key responsibilities


    1. Support the development of lean manufacturing processes; continuous improvement, standard work, problem solving, value stream mapping, training and employee involvement.

    2. Lead, teach and coach employees at all levels on lean manufacturing processes.

    3. Facilitate the development of and maintain the site implementation plan for the lean manufacturing operating system.

    4. Drive lean training and implement a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA; value stream mapping; quick changeovers; Kaizen, problem solving, 5S, etc.

    5. Lead continuous improvement events resulting in employee skill and knowledge development and KPI performance improvements.

    6. Using tracking and reporting systems, prepares plans, drives performance, and assures timely completion and achievement of product/process quality and savings goals

    7. Identifies barriers to success and solicits help from leadership when needed.

    Key Skills: Knowledge of manufacturing, Project management, change management, Lean toolkit application skills, Process development, Advanced problem-solving skills, Track record of business performance improvement.

    Qualifications and skills


    Education - CI Knowledge: A deep understanding of the principles and tools of lean manufacturing is key to delivering the requirements of the role.

    Experience of managing a multi-functional team in a high-speed process environment for a minimum of 5 years is essential.

    Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, business, management or a related discipline.

    Technical:

    Builds Effective Teams: The ability to lead through development & education of others is essential. Instils Trust: To be respected and seen as a credible source of knowledge by the site leadership team is essential. Achieved by having an in-depth knowledge of all technologies and processes onsite.

    Strategic Mindset: The ability to align the site strategy with that of the overall organization. The ability to deploy the site strategy throughout the business, ensuring that every team member knows how they contribute to the site goals. The ability to communicate targets & goals in a clear concise fashion at all levels within the business. Very proficient with the use of Microsoft office suite. Experience of facilitating group problem solving sessions. The ability to work with every function at every level within the business, conversing knowledgably in their language to help achieve principal accountabilities.

    Ensures Accountability: An insatiable appetite for better performance is essential. Devotion to standardization ensuring a system is in place to manage every process on site. To be very structured and disciplined in adherence to standards set and hold others accountable if they are not being followed. To be an assertive example to all team members of how things should be done. To be knowledge hungry, always seeking to find a better way through use of consultants, site visits, reading, benchmarking, etc.

    Leading Change: Actively and visibly sponsors the need for change. Leads and implements positive change. Demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment.

    Travel may be required (approximately 10%) to support key priorities in the business.

    Compensation Data


    The typical hiring range for this role is $89,175 to $134,984 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

    Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here .



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