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Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement

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Delicatessen Services Co., LLC

New Castle, DE (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Job Description

Hiring Company:
Delicatessen Services Co.,
LLC Overview:
Support all business operations in optimizing performance to achieve desired results. Promote business effectiveness, efficiency, innovation, flexibility and integration with technology through an ongoing focus and commitment to continuous improvement. Understand, manage and work to improve strategic assets of an organization that will deliver value added products and services. Drive Continuous Improvement tool development and implementation across all manufacturing plants and distribution centers as required.
Job Description:
Essential Functions Coordinates activities related to the improvement of key business processes assigned, while ensuring Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and all Production requirements are met Trains and assists management and associates in the proper use and conformance to the Boar's Head Business Excellence system Trains and assists management and associates on tools, theory and utilization of all continuous improvement tools used within the Boar's Head Business Excellence system Reviews key performance metrics for all business processes, for the purpose of identifying, quantifying, and resolving operational inefficiencies and ineffectiveness Communicates with process owners to maintain and improve business processes and to help identify required modifications and the associated training Partner with Ops L&D team to facilitate the development of training programs, designed to teach theory and tools within the Daily Management System Creates baselines, current state reports, and audits to drive continuous improvement and execution within the business Leads the deployment of continuous improvement and business process tools, with associated monitoring and reporting systems Manages projects and takes the lead as assigned for initiatives relating to improving business processes Prioritize CI projects by value-add, ROI potential, and impact on facility resources Champion a culture of accepting and promoting change, through the Continuous Improvement program Other responsibilities as deemed necessary Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering, operations management or related field or equivalent work experience Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a process engineering or CI role within a food processing environment Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and performance drivers (e.g., OEE, yield, labor efficiency, downtime, throughput) Demonstrated ability to lead organization through change and adapt to change Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, MOC, and optimizing processes to achieve results Demonstrated project management skills required
Language Skills:
Exceptional communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely across different levels and functions of the organization. Leadership skills to conduct workshops and drive continuous improvement Mathematical /
Systems Skills:
Must have basic math skills and ability to perform calculations of formulations, ingredients, yields, man-hours, etc. Must be able to create, read and analyze charts, graphs and logs. Proficient with
MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Reasoning Ability:
Highly analytical with superior problem-solving abilities, skilled in making data-driven decisions.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Certifications in lean manufacturing such as but not limited to Lean Six Sigma, Lean Management, Lean Principles, Leader Standard Work (LSW), and Lean Production is helpful.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift overhead up to 30 pounds Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, in refrigerated environment as well as in cooking areas.
Work Environment:
Must be able to work in a refrigerated or cooking environment Must be able to work in a meat-processing environment
Location:
New Castle, IN Time Type:
Full time
Department:
Engineering Your future starts here. Since 1905, Boar's Head Brand has been the name you can trust for quality products and service. Our vision is to nourish the human spirit through the love of food. Our secret ingredient has always been our people. Each person brings a unique perspective, background, and experience to the table and this is what drives our culture of positivity, acceptance, and support. We are a company that believes we win when we work together and connect over a passion for the highest standards in food. Our secret ingredient has always been our people. Each person brings a unique perspective, background, and experience to the table. Find a career where you are valued and empowered, a place recognized as Forbes' Best Midsize Employers, Newsweek's Greatest Workplaces, and LinkedIn's Top Companies to Work For.