Continuous Improvement & Systems Manager

Continuous Improvement & Systems Manager Reno, NV Job Details 2 days ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Food production System administration Financial data reconciliation Engineering Bachelor's degree in business Compliance audits & assessments Configuration management Data reporting Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Improving operational efficiency Manufacturing standard operating procedures Data quality management Analysis skills Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Performance Improvement (PI) Data interpretation Manufacturing Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Business Escalation handling Operations Leadership Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Cross-functional communication Microsoft Dynamics Navision Internal audits Full Job Description Looking for a job in the heart of South Reno? Pacific Cheese has been family owned and operated for over 55 years. We offer a generous and affordable benefits package including health, dental and vision. We also provide AD&D, LTD, STD, Employee Life Insurance at no cost. In addition to paid vacation, sick and holiday time as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match. Job Overview - Continuous Improvement & Systems Manager Responsible for governing plant-wide operational systems and ensuring disciplined execution, documentation integrity, and financial accuracy across all departments. Serves as the plant's independent system integrity authority, establishing and enforcing standardized operating frameworks, performance validation processes, and accountability structures that support measurable waste reduction, data credibility, and long-term flagship operational maturity. Primary Responsibilities Own the plant waste reporting structure, validate accuracy of waste-related data, and ensure financial impact is properly measured, reconciled, and communicated. Identify systemic drivers of waste and require structured corrective action plans with defined ownership and timelines. Govern structured operational review processes, enforce standardized meeting formats, validate reported performance data, and ensure documented follow-through on agreed corrective actions. Serve as Redzone system administrator with configuration authority and ensure system integrity, standardization, and alignment with ERP/Navision consumption data. Maintain high reconciliation accuracy through monitoring, auditing, and corrective action processes. Develop, implement, and sustain standardized startup and supervisory work practices. Partner with Production and Maintenance leadership to improve work order discipline, OEE performance, and operational consistency. Conduct routine compliance reviews across shifts to ensure adherence to established standards. Authorized to conduct structured cross-department operational audits to verify adherence to standardized operating procedures and documentation practices. Issue documented findings and require corrective action plans with defined ownership and timelines. Operate as an independent systems oversight function, ensuring objectivity in performance validation and documentation integrity across shifts and departments. Validate that operational reporting accurately reflects financial impact, ensuring reconciliation between system data, waste reporting, and ERP/financial systems. Escalate unresolved systemic non-compliance directly to the Plant Manager and require documented corrective action plans with defined ownership and resolution timelines. Prioritize system governance, documentation integrity, and performance validation over ad hoc project execution; continuous improvement initiatives must align with established plant system standards and governance priorities. This role does not assume direct operational control of production, maintenance, quality, or scheduling functions, but governs the systems, documentation standards, and accountability mechanisms through which those functions operate. Attend department and company required trainings. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Must demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable operational improvements. Must be capable of influencing cross-functional teams and working effectively with Production, Maintenance, and leadership personnel. Strong communication skills required. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in business, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant operational, continuous improvement, systems administration, or manufacturing experience will be considered. Experience in food manufacturing or regulated production environment preferred. Working Conditions Work is performed in a combination of typical interior/office environment and the production floor or warehouse with a temperature of approximately 38-42 degrees. Requires the ability to stand for extended periods, twist, turn, lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Pacific Cheese is a drug free workplace; pre-employment includes drug screen. Pacific Cheese is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.