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Description:

 

The Plant Continuous Improvement Manager will facilitate
business teams and will be responsible for coordinating
Process Improvement (CI) initiatives across the
manufacturing plant through the Management Operating
Structure (MOS).  This person will also participate
jointly with other CI Managers in corporate process
improvement events at various manufacturing
plants.  He/she is responsible for leveraging
processes and executing process overhaul and/or upgrade
programs for the organization at the local level. 
In addition, the Plant Continuous Improvement Manager
will take responsibility for coaching, functional
training, communications, base lining, and identifying
and transferring best practices externally and
internally.
* Acts as an internal consultant for location to lead,
define, and develop continuous improvement
activities designed to drive results.
* Coaches and champions functions to identify and
implement opportunities to improve program and
process effectiveness.
* Plans and coordinates training with others who will
support the Process Improvement initiatives.
* Collaborates with HR and Learning and Development
Resources for training needs; supports
implementation and ongoing training related to
leadership development.
* Leads problem-solving efforts to improve quality and
eliminate waste/cost of poor performance at the
local level.
* Applies analysis to improve process capability.
* Designs, drives, and performs operational analysis
of business processes.  Drives and tracks these
projects to successful completion.
* Documents and institutionalizes using controls and
scorecards to ensure lasting project benefits.
* Identifies and leverages best practices across the
organization.
* Identifies key elements of process improvement and
partners with process owners to deliver sustainable
and repeatable change. Develops and prepares metrics
and related reports.
* Conducts regular and periodic audits of the
Management Operating Structure.
* Facilitates the development of action plans to
variances as identified through the audit process.
* Provides technical direction/guidance to personnel
as required.
* Functions as facility Continuous Improvement
champion regarding tasks, projects, and operations.
* Networks and shares best practice with other
locations.
* Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager
requiring planning, evaluating, organizing,
integrating, and delegating.
* If there are direct reports, provides for the
management of employees to ensure effective
selection, retention, development, disciplinary
action and performance management.  If a
collective bargaining agreement exists, may
participate in negotiations, grievances or other
contract related activities and discussions. 
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
* Bachelors Degree
* 2 years plant manufacturing or process improvement
experience
* Internal Candidates: A minimum of 5 years hands on
plant operations experience.
* Experience leading and following Safety/Security
Policies and Procedures.
* Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality
Policies and Procedures, and report and follow
through on any deficiencies.
* Process Improvement skills required.
* Six Sigma certification is desired
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Excellent verbal/written communication skills. 
* Ability to adapt to changing organizational and
operational needs; ability to lead others through
change.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Skill in organization, prioritizat