Process Improvement Manager

About This Role

This role involves leading and driving process improvement initiatives within a food manufacturing facility to enhance Safety, Quality, and Reliability. The manager will utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies, identify opportunities, implement solutions, and ensure sustained performance gains.

Responsibilities

• Champion process improvement efforts by guiding teams in setting goals, tracking progress, and applying effective improvement strategies
• Use Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies to increase line efficiency, process reliability, and reduce downtime
• Facilitate root cause analysis and develop control plans to ensure long-term success of improvement initiatives
• Lead cross-functional teams to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and solve operational challenges
• Support capital projects through commissioning, qualification, and verification activities
• Coach and mentor plant personnel on process improvement tools and Lean Six Sigma principles
• Analyze downtime data to prioritize and address improvement opportunities
• Foster collaborative relationships to drive results and support a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards and systems
• Occasionally travel for process improvement training and leadership conferences

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of proven, successful leadership of teams
• Manufacturing experience
• Ability to guide a team to collectively create actionable solutions
• Ability to remain flexible and adjust promptly and effectively during times of change
• Proven ability to leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse styles, abilities and motivations to achieve strong results
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Achieve Black Belt certification
• Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills
• Strong mathematical, analytical and conceptual skills, balanced by ability to apply common sense

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of proven, successful leadership of teams

Nice to Have

• Experience developing/reengineering business processes from current to future state
• Green or Black Belt certified
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma implementation and project management
• Training or exposure to statistical analysis

Skills

* Required skills