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ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Excellence is responsible for leading and implementing initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and ensure high-quality standards. This role involves developing strategies for process improvements, managing cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Reports To: VP of Supply Operations
Location: Remote
Start Date: ASAP
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Skills & Qualifications
You will be eligible for a discretionary performance based annual cash bonus and to participate in our company's equity program, plus our robust medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits.
The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Excellence is responsible for leading and implementing initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and ensure high-quality standards. This role involves developing strategies for process improvements, managing cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Reports To: VP of Supply Operations
Location: Remote
Start Date: ASAP
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive manufacturing excellence strategy aligned with the company's goals.
- Identify and prioritize key areas for improvement across manufacturing operations.
- Process Improvement:
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
- Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.
- Project Management:
- Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of manufacturing improvement projects.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Team Leadership:
- Manage and mentor a team of process improvement specialists and other staff.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the team.
- Performance Metrics:
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implement and track corrective actions to address performance gaps.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with other departments, including Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, to ensure alignment on manufacturing goals and initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with senior management and provide regular updates on progress and performance.
- Training and Development:
- Design and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of manufacturing staff.
- Promote best practices and ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Change Management:
- Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions during process improvements and organizational changes.
- Address resistance to change and build support for new initiatives
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on process improvement and operational excellence. Infant Formula manufacturing experience preferred. Experience in dairy spray drying and liquid manufacturing required.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field, or significant experience to offset educational requirements.
- Skills:
- Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate
- Excellent Project Management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification a plus.
You will be eligible for a discretionary performance based annual cash bonus and to participate in our company's equity program, plus our robust medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits.
