Job description

About the role
This position, as an integral part of the Site Leadership Team, will set the overall continuous improvement (CI) strategy and manage execution for the respective functional areas. The scope of the role influences all site activities (Production, Warehouse, HR, Finance, Engineering, QA, and Supply Chain) to contribute to operational and overall business improvement in a systematic and sustainable manner. This role is critical to the organization using lean tools to eliminate waste and enabling growth in a resource constrained macro-environment.
Key responsibilities

• Support the development of lean manufacturing processes; continuous improvement, standard work, problem solving, value stream mapping, training and employee involvement.
• Lead, teach and coach employees at all levels on lean manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate the development of and maintain the site implementation plan for the lean manufacturing operating system.
• Drive lean training and implement a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA; value stream mapping; quick changeovers; Kaizen, problem solving, 5S, etc.
• Lead continuous improvement events resulting in employee skill and knowledge development and KPI performance improvements.
• Using tracking and reporting systems, prepares plans, drives performance, and assures timely completion and achievement of product/process quality and savings goals
• Identifies barriers to success and solicits help from leadership when needed.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of study required.
• 3 years of professional experience in People Leadership roles, 5+ years manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated success in developing/implementing continuous improvement initiatives and accountability programs.
• Demonstrated success assessing, developing and retaining top talent.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements, adhere to budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead with the following key competencies: Critical Thinking, Continuous Cost Focus, Technical Expertise, Influence and Delivery of Sustainable Results.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing certifications preferred.

About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

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