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Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our plant leadership team as the Manufacturing Excellence Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Factory Leader to shape the future of our factory.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a vital role in developing the factory's Master Continuous Improvement Plan and ensuring its successful execution. Your expertise and strategic mindset within lean manufacturing will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout our manufacturing processes.
Collaboration and partnership will be at the heart of your responsibilities. You will work hand in hand with the Factory Leader to align goals, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective strategies. Together, you will create a roadmap for success and lead the way in achieving our objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the growth and success of our factory. If you are a driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for manufacturing excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the building of HPS capabilities and ensure the development and execution of the plant's zero loss journey, focused on mitigating all types of losses at the site.
• Deploy and sustain the foundational elements of HPS at the site. The Site HPS Leader will report on a dotted line basis to the Sr. HPS Leader, who provides direction on priorities and ensures proper deployment of established pillar methodology.
• Partner with the plant leadership team to conduct the site loss analysis and lead the development and execution of the plant Master Plan, implementing systems and tools to address key losses at the site.
• Align with corporate HPS Leadership on the proper deployment and assessment of HPS systems to address losses and build sustainable capability in the plant.
• Ensure plant Pillar coaching visits and assessments are coordinated to support the site Pillar leadership and align with the HPS plant deployment strategy.
• Drive a high-performance culture in the site through visible servant leadership, promotions, and other forms of communication.
• Lead or coach focused improvement activities and teams to reduce or eliminate targeted losses.
• Develop and communicate the plant scorecard and coach the team in analyzing trends and improving plant KPIs.
• Rollout and maintain a highly effective daily direction setting (DDS) routine at the site, business, and operating team levels.
• As part of the site Master Plan, deploy Pillar methodology aligned with reducing or eliminating targeted losses.
• Coach the effective implementation of standard work practices as defined by the HPS Pillar methodology.
• Proactively seek feedback for system and tool effectiveness at the plant and work collaboratively with the HPS structure to continuously improve standards and methodology.
Experience & Education Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using modern Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods such as LEAN, TPM, 6 Sigma, TQM is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of TPM and/or High-Performance Organization Systems.
• Thorough understanding of the business and all manufacturing plant functions.
• Demonstrated experience and passion for working with people to help them run their operations at ever-improving levels of performance.
• Functional or operational leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree (BS) in a scientific or engineering field.
• Formal training in Operational Excellence methods such as LEAN, TPM, 6 Sigma.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and coach others on doing the same.
• Passion for building capabilities in others.
• Strong change management agent experience.
• Project management experience, including the demonstrated ability to create project timelines and ensure timely delivery.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) with excellent influencing ability.
• Highly energetic with a desire to engage in floor activities to support capability building events.
The approximate pay range for this position is $115,000.00 to $130,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)
Requisition ID: 302729
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