Penn Foster
Continuous Improvement Manager
Penn Foster, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.Responsible for analyzing material and information flows for the operations unit to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization.Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans and guides Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyzes material and information flows; quantifies the effects of improved processes, workflows, and opportunities.Supports and drives continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safety.Responsible for gateOPEX standardization program rollout.Communicates with unit management and leadership team on implementation of changes.Performs diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC.Makes documented proposals for improvements and syndicates with unit management on implementation of changes.Actively practices change management and participates in the Unit’s performance management system and dialogue; presents progress and plans to company executives.Proposes and keeps up with company Best Practices and benchmark initiatives.Coaches other Continuous Improvement staff and leads training and presentation sessions.Trains and builds capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean Manufacturing.Works on related training materials and collaborates with team members to identify improvements, additions, corrections, or clarifications to the training material provided.Works with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, such as 8 Waste (muda), Just in Time (takt-flow-pull), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system, Problem Solving, FIFO, and 5S.Participates in cross-fertilization with other sites/areas.Qualifications
Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.Work Experience:Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer.Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment preferred.Experience with leading projects and people across organizations, and maintaining mandatory standards to ensure the safety of products and processes and to improve product quality required.Experience with analyzing operations and its cost drivers, material and information flows, and productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required.Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred.Technical Skills:Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel.Must be able to work autonomously and have an analytical mind.Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.Excellent time management skills required.Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required.Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed.Language / Communication Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skills.Proficiency in Spanish preferred.Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal office environment.Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): BU Leader or GM or Director, OPEXNumber of Direct Reports: 0Estimated Total Size of Team: 1Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills.Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People.Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring.Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure.Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position:We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity.We communicate and keep each other informed.We foster an environment of accountability.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.Candidates will be required to go through Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and/or airport fingerprinting.gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!
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Plans and guides Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyzes material and information flows; quantifies the effects of improved processes, workflows, and opportunities.Supports and drives continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safety.Responsible for gateOPEX standardization program rollout.Communicates with unit management and leadership team on implementation of changes.Performs diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC.Makes documented proposals for improvements and syndicates with unit management on implementation of changes.Actively practices change management and participates in the Unit’s performance management system and dialogue; presents progress and plans to company executives.Proposes and keeps up with company Best Practices and benchmark initiatives.Coaches other Continuous Improvement staff and leads training and presentation sessions.Trains and builds capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean Manufacturing.Works on related training materials and collaborates with team members to identify improvements, additions, corrections, or clarifications to the training material provided.Works with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, such as 8 Waste (muda), Just in Time (takt-flow-pull), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system, Problem Solving, FIFO, and 5S.Participates in cross-fertilization with other sites/areas.Qualifications
Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.Work Experience:Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer.Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment preferred.Experience with leading projects and people across organizations, and maintaining mandatory standards to ensure the safety of products and processes and to improve product quality required.Experience with analyzing operations and its cost drivers, material and information flows, and productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required.Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred.Technical Skills:Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel.Must be able to work autonomously and have an analytical mind.Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.Excellent time management skills required.Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required.Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed.Language / Communication Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skills.Proficiency in Spanish preferred.Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal office environment.Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): BU Leader or GM or Director, OPEXNumber of Direct Reports: 0Estimated Total Size of Team: 1Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills.Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People.Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring.Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure.Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position:We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity.We communicate and keep each other informed.We foster an environment of accountability.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.Candidates will be required to go through Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and/or airport fingerprinting.gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!
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