Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager Flora Food Group - 3.2 Olathe, KS Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Management Engineering Mid-level Improving operational efficiency Project management Packaging Performance Improvement (PI) Root cause analysis Training Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Implementing lean manufacturing processes Process engineering

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New Century, KS Plant About the Role The Continuous Improvement (CI) Process Engineer supports our manufacturing operation by partnering with others to eliminate losses. The losses eliminated will range from safety and quality issues to sources of downtime and cost savings opportunities across the plant. The CI Process Engineer will have responsibility for the results of a group of packaging lines and will need to analyze results, think strategically to develop action plans, coach production technicians, manage operating standards, and implement improvement projects. Further, the CI Process Engineer will be charged with using the appropriate problem-solving tools to identify the loss, solve for root cause, and eliminate the loss by implementing improvements and the appropriate standards, as well as lead traditional CI systems such as centerlines, clean inspect lubricate (CILs) standards, and defect handling.

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Data Analysis Root Cause Problem-Solving Develop & Implement Standards and Improvements Coach/Train Others Project Management About You A successful CI Process Engineer will have an Engineering degree and be able to demonstrate how he/she has successfully used the engineering thought process to develop solutions for challenging problems in either work or school experiences. The CI Process Engineer will need to be detail-oriented, biased towards action, possess strong communication skills, and enjoy working with others in a manufacturing environment. Previous exposure to manufacturing and continuous improvement/lean manufacturing systems will help you to hit the floor running. You'll have to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and it will take hard work and determination; we will give you the ownership you need to make an impact. You'll have to deliver on the commitments you make. And we'll give you the freedom and flexibility to do your job and build your own career. At Flora Food Group, we want you to bring your ideas, your motivation, and your desire to succeed! This part of the role is up to you to complete. What's Next If this role sounds exciting to you, please apply now! #LI-AM1 #LI-Onsite We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles. Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias. No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.