We are looking for a skilled Continuous Improvement Manager to join the team at a dynamic and expanding food & beverage manufacturer. In this role, you will spearhead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency in a state-of-the-art facility. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize productivity. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives within a supportive team environment.
Location: Greater Syracuse Area, NY (relocation assistance available)

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS, BA or similar degree with an emphasis in manufacturing, or equivalent is desired.
• Full working knowledge of Lean Concepts with demonstrated success.
• A minimum of 5 years’ manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Preference for proficiencies in Excel and SAP.
• Able to communicate with a broad audience from novice to expert and having strong presentation skills.
• Strong coaching, counseling, active listener and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to continuous personal development with strong organizational skills.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Develops short- and long-term strategies for the facility. Facilitate projects that target cost reductions, workflow inefficiencies and Safety/Quality improvements.
• Provides, leads, and drives the continuous improvement process at the facility through the “hands-on” support and/or leadership of successful plant continuous improvement projects.
• Works with the division Process Improvement Manager to act as a change agent to instill in a continuous improvement culture throughout the facility.
• Monitors progress of key initiatives to check if changes yield desirable results.
• Collects data, effectively analyzes it, identifies solutions based on root cause analysis and create business cases to present to plant leadership and “sell” solutions
• Maintains CI implementation schedules for assigned projects, progress updates as required, and most importantly, provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between CI implementation and Plant Operations improvements.
• Calculates cost reductions and/or various analyses to determine optimal problem-solving method.
• Accountable for tracking all CI Projects and reporting progress to plant staff
• Evaluates / confirms production standards for products.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.