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Continuous Improvement Manager

gategroup, Schiller Park, Illinois, United States, 60176

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\_**Target Salary Range: $95k - $100k****Benefits***· Paid time off**· 401k, with company match**· Company sponsored life insurance**· Medical, dental, vision plans**· Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance**· Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans**· Employee Assistance Program**· Employee Discounts**· Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles***Main Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Plans and guides Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyzes material and information flows; analyzes opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, and space utilization; quantifies the effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned 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

• Secures relevance and availability of Production System road maps and blue prints

• 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; responsible for supporting management and associates in the overall change process

• Actively practices change management and actively participates in the Unit’s performance management system and dialogue; presents progress and plans to company executives; liaises with corporate and area Continuous Improvement resources

• 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 all related training materials and works with other 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 and workplace organization including layout changes when necessary.

• Participates on 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, analyzing material and information flows, and analyzing productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques, including “Just in Time” (takt-flow-pull), 5S and workplace organization as well as value stream mapping and Kanban system preferred. **Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)**

• Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel

• Must be able to work autonomic and have an analytical mind

• Ability to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment

• Excellent time management skills required

• Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities

• Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required

• Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance

• Ability to effectively work with diverse work groups and all levels of the Operation. Exposure to AutoCad a plus

• 6-Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.

• ServSafe Certification preferred

• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required

**Language / Communication Skills:**

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proficiency in Spanish preferred**Job Dimensions**

Geographic Responsibility: Operation Unit

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: up to 50% of time

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: all level of employees in the operation unit

External Relationships: customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal office environment

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) N/AOrganization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title):

BU Leader or GM or Director, OPEX

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):

N/A

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0

Estimated Total Size of Team: 1**gategroup Competencies 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, Communicating effectively

• Achieving #J-18808-Ljbffr