divh2Plant Continuous Improvement Manager/h2pThis position is responsible for leveraging the Winland Excellence Systems to drive performance improvement at one of our critical manufacturing sites. The leader that assumes this highly visible role will have an opportunity to lead meaningful change by building capability in the sites operations teams to unlock capacity and achieve significant cost savings./ppEmployee Type: Full time/ppLocation: WI Kenosha/ppJob Type: Supply Chain Continuous Improvement/ppProgram Deployment/pulliOversee deployment and reapplication of the Winland Excellence Systems (MOS/Daily Direction Setting, Defect Handling, Maintenance Planning
Scheduling, Problem Solving, Deep Cleaning, Centerline, Clean Inspect Lubricate, and Health Checks)./liliIntegrate digital solutions and platforms into the operating model to eliminate non-value added activity and advance problem solving initiatives./liliEnsure alignment and adherence to current standards, while methodically improving the standards based on best practices across the industry./li/ulpBuild Capability/pulliCoach and provide feedback to the sites leadership and hourly teams to advance from compliance to effective execution of the core Winland Excellence Systems./liliCoordinate, facilitate, and support trainings to improve technical capability and problem solving proficiency across the site./li/ulpDeliver Cost Savings/pulliOversee the Cost Savings Initiatives (CSIs) of the site
building a robust pipeline to attack the top losses, and facilitate, coach, and drive initiatives that can be tracked to the bottom line/li/ulpDesign and implement KPI reporting/pulliLead program reporting activities (KPI tracking, goal setting, impact valuation)./liliPlan and deliver update meetings with senior management to review pain points and develop solutions./liliEngage with teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity./li/ulpQualifications and Requirements:/pulliBachelors Degree
Engineering, Supply Chain or Business./liliMust be willing to travel about 10% domestically/liliPrior experience in a role leading the Continuous Improvement program at a manufacturing site./liliFirm grasp and internalization of Continuous Improvement principles./liliExperience leveraging various digital platforms to drive continuous improvement./liliDemonstrated ability to teach technical problem solving and root cause analysis./liliDemonstrated ability to disagree effectively; considering differing points of view objectively and articulate a recommended path forward to resolve conflicts./liliProven presentation and communication skills engaging with multiple levels of an organization (Senior Leadership through Front Line Employees)./liliStrong interpersonal skills; ability to work well and communicate with others./liliStrong organizational and prioritization skills./li/ulpEEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law./p/div
Scheduling, Problem Solving, Deep Cleaning, Centerline, Clean Inspect Lubricate, and Health Checks)./liliIntegrate digital solutions and platforms into the operating model to eliminate non-value added activity and advance problem solving initiatives./liliEnsure alignment and adherence to current standards, while methodically improving the standards based on best practices across the industry./li/ulpBuild Capability/pulliCoach and provide feedback to the sites leadership and hourly teams to advance from compliance to effective execution of the core Winland Excellence Systems./liliCoordinate, facilitate, and support trainings to improve technical capability and problem solving proficiency across the site./li/ulpDeliver Cost Savings/pulliOversee the Cost Savings Initiatives (CSIs) of the site
building a robust pipeline to attack the top losses, and facilitate, coach, and drive initiatives that can be tracked to the bottom line/li/ulpDesign and implement KPI reporting/pulliLead program reporting activities (KPI tracking, goal setting, impact valuation)./liliPlan and deliver update meetings with senior management to review pain points and develop solutions./liliEngage with teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity./li/ulpQualifications and Requirements:/pulliBachelors Degree
Engineering, Supply Chain or Business./liliMust be willing to travel about 10% domestically/liliPrior experience in a role leading the Continuous Improvement program at a manufacturing site./liliFirm grasp and internalization of Continuous Improvement principles./liliExperience leveraging various digital platforms to drive continuous improvement./liliDemonstrated ability to teach technical problem solving and root cause analysis./liliDemonstrated ability to disagree effectively; considering differing points of view objectively and articulate a recommended path forward to resolve conflicts./liliProven presentation and communication skills engaging with multiple levels of an organization (Senior Leadership through Front Line Employees)./liliStrong interpersonal skills; ability to work well and communicate with others./liliStrong organizational and prioritization skills./li/ulpEEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law./p/div