The Hershey Company
Manager Continuous Improvement
The Hershey Company, Edgerton, Kansas, United States, 66021
Manager Continuous Improvement
Posted Date:
Nov 4, 2024
Requisition Number:
123439
Title: Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager
Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Manager will help create a zero-loss culture within our manufacturing network, by developing and implementing process improvements and building operator capabilities in a continuous improvement environment. This leader will drive process, system and operational improvements that are integral to facilitate in our Hershey Lean vison. A core function of the role will be implementing Redzone and Hershey Lean and all standards associated with them.
He / she will implement tracking processes and maintain the loss data on the lines to ensure top losses are being addressed. The collected loss data will enable the development of our 7-lever diagnostic tool designed to create a CI Plan to meet the savings targets for the organization. Implementation of CI projects from ideation to execution is a core responsibility of the role.
Responsibilities:
* Drive daily problem solving and data driven planning as the problem-solving leader for targeted manufacturing operations.
* Coach Plant Leadership team on executing standards using daily management systems through Redzone and S4.
* Develop and implement process improvements from lever diagnostics to ideation through to process improvements and capital projects.
* Assist in financial valuation for CI pipeline items, capital projects, new item costing, etc.
* Establish training programs for front-line operators for Hershey Lean standards.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
* Strong leadership skills in leading teams of people.
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Must have demonstrated strong change management skills.
* Able to develop action plans based on problems identified on the floor.
* Works independently and takes ownership of driving improvements.
* Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools.
* Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
* Experienced in data collection and analysis.
o Preferred experience with Redzone, PowerApps, PowerBI, S4, O365 tools, etc.
* Drive alignment of KS Hub Hershey Salty Snack sites CI processes and projects
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
* Bachelor's degree required.
* 5 to 7 Years' experience in an automated manufacturing environment preferred.
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM is preferred.
* Previous experience in developing training programs is preferred.
Posted Date:
Nov 4, 2024
Requisition Number:
123439
Title: Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager
Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Manager will help create a zero-loss culture within our manufacturing network, by developing and implementing process improvements and building operator capabilities in a continuous improvement environment. This leader will drive process, system and operational improvements that are integral to facilitate in our Hershey Lean vison. A core function of the role will be implementing Redzone and Hershey Lean and all standards associated with them.
He / she will implement tracking processes and maintain the loss data on the lines to ensure top losses are being addressed. The collected loss data will enable the development of our 7-lever diagnostic tool designed to create a CI Plan to meet the savings targets for the organization. Implementation of CI projects from ideation to execution is a core responsibility of the role.
Responsibilities:
* Drive daily problem solving and data driven planning as the problem-solving leader for targeted manufacturing operations.
* Coach Plant Leadership team on executing standards using daily management systems through Redzone and S4.
* Develop and implement process improvements from lever diagnostics to ideation through to process improvements and capital projects.
* Assist in financial valuation for CI pipeline items, capital projects, new item costing, etc.
* Establish training programs for front-line operators for Hershey Lean standards.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
* Strong leadership skills in leading teams of people.
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Must have demonstrated strong change management skills.
* Able to develop action plans based on problems identified on the floor.
* Works independently and takes ownership of driving improvements.
* Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools.
* Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
* Experienced in data collection and analysis.
o Preferred experience with Redzone, PowerApps, PowerBI, S4, O365 tools, etc.
* Drive alignment of KS Hub Hershey Salty Snack sites CI processes and projects
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
* Bachelor's degree required.
* 5 to 7 Years' experience in an automated manufacturing environment preferred.
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM is preferred.
* Previous experience in developing training programs is preferred.