Location: Elgin, IL

Reports To: VP of CI and Strategic Initiatives

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

 

We are seeking a highly motivated Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will support the execution of Continuous Improvement (CI) projects across the organization. This role involves utilizing various CI tools to standardize best practices, eliminate defects, waste, and variation, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Manage, execute, and oversee assigned CI projects using various tools and methodologies.Research, propose, and implement CI tools and methodologies to guide and coach other project managers.Act as a change agent to drive cultural transformation and adoption of process improvement practices.Monitor performance and improvement in key metrics and initiatives.Provide statistical analysis expertise to identify and scope CI projects.Participate in Safe Quality Food (SQF) activities as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business or process engineering discipline preferred.3+ years of experience in food manufacturing.3+ years of experience utilizing statistical analysis and leading projects.Working knowledge of CI tools and methods (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, 5S).Cross-functional operations knowledge (production, packaging, scheduling, distribution, quality, maintenance, workflow planning, safety, and HR).Formal certifications in Statistics, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Project Management preferred.Bilingual in Spanish, required.

Skills and Competencies:

Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with leaders at all levels.Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.High energy, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Minitab preferred.

Travel Requirements:

This position may require approximately 25% travel.