Continuous Improvement Manager 2
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Monterey
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company
heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a
goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we
create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice
customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are
raised for food.SummaryWe are actively recruiting for a Continuous
Improvement Manager to be based at our Monterey, TN facility. This
individual drives measurable results through facilitation and
leadership of the Continuous Improvement Model. This role leads the
process of engaging and empowering team members to identify,
understand, and implement sustainable process improvements. They
will report to the Regional CI Manager.Principal and Essential
Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeads the Business Units and Plant
Facilities Quality Culture by becoming a business partner with
operations management and associates, working with them to identify
opportunities, develop solutions, and implement agreed to Quality
improvement alternatives.Oversees the cost of goods reduction
initiative by organizing conference calls / meetings / visits with
the teams, measuring results and continuously searching out cost
reductions and motivating the teams to do the same.Ensures that all
deliverables support the 4-P s. People (Safety, Retention,
Increased Engagement and Empowerment), Products (consistency in
products, quality of products, reliability of service),
Profitability (support the attainment of key initiatives and
improved competitive results), Planet (support the green
initiatives).Gains a solid understanding of the Company s key
initiatives / accountabilities and ensure linkage of Quality
improvement efforts and COGS reduction with these
goals.Collaborates across functions to ensure consistent
implementation of new, improved processes. Establishes measurable
criteria to ensure desired results are obtained. Provides
management with updates via tracking reports on project progress,
in line with set priority and timing targets.Based on projects and
organizational priorities, assists with the identification of
both
hard
and
soft
training needs, identifies the proper source to deliver the
training, and track training results; conducts training on Quality
Culture improvement and COGS reduction tools.Manages the Business
Units and Plant Facilities Quality Culture improvement tracker and
COGS reduction tracker and assists project leaders to develop
tracking mechanisms for ongoing reporting. Develops and implements
a follow-up process and a communication plan for Quality Culture
improvements and COGS reduction to ensure sustainability.Promotes
the transformation of a reactive organizational Quality culture to
one that is proactive and ingrained, utilizing data driven
decision-making, and giving priority to preventative
actions.Develops and participates in existing awareness programs to
promote the use of Quality Culture improvement and COGS reduction
and recognize team successes.Minimum Education and
ExperienceBachelors Degree, or equivalent related work experience,
in Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance,
Mathematics, Operations, Logistics, Food Science, Animal Science
and Supply Chain are preferred but all majors will be
considered.The ideal candidate must have:Minimum of 5-7 years of
experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or
OperationsAdvanced project management skillsAbility to travel 10%
to support other CI Initiatives Knowledge of LEAN principles,
Problem Solving Tools (RCA, DMAIC), Six Sigma, TQM, TPM and SPC.A
Combination of business, interpersonal, technical, and analytical
skillsA drive to be a self-starter and motivated by
challenge.Strong sense of teamwork with high level of individual
contributionAbility to learn new concepts, combine with common
sense, and effectively apply to problem solvingStrong
communication, organization, and presentation skillsAbility
communicate and work with teams at all organizational levels from
Senior management to shop floorWillingness to promote and drive
changeProficiency in 365 Tools (Microsoft Word, Power Point and
Excel)Willingness and ability to support all shifts if requested
per project needsExperience PreferredPower Apps/BI
ExperienceMinitab BilingualExposure to Continuous Improvement or
Operational Excellence toolsExperience in a manufacturing
environmentEnvironmental Factors and Physical Requirements1.
Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to
other offices or buildings.2. May need to move light equipment or
supplies from one place to another.3. May need to access files,
supplies and equipment.4. Work activity is in an office,
open-partitioned, cubicle environment.5. When in a plant
environment:Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors
which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.May be exposed to
temperatures of 28 degree to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both
ambient and 100% humidity.May handle product 25 degrees to 50
degrees Fahrenheit.May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110
db.May be exposed to all chemicals found in poultry, food and
processing plant.Must wear and use protective and safety equipment
required for the job as directed by the Company Perdue Farms, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran
status.
Keywords: Perdue Farms, Murfreesboro , Continuous Improvement Manager 2, Executive , Monterey, Tennessee
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