Work Location: Itasca
Itasca, IL
Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.
Want to make an impact? The Continuous Improvement Manager drives site initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) as well as deliver cost savings by building capability in manufacturing methodologies, systems, and tools. Methodologies will include but are not limited to: Environmental, Health, and Safety, Quality (Food Safety & Operational), Focused Improvement, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Operational Reviews, Education & Training.
Ways you will make a difference
Deploys strategic methodologies, systems, and tools including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement (SMED, Problem Solving, Green Belt/Black Belt Project) to deliver site OEE and cost savings goals
Drives and supports loss ideations and eradications, along with tracking projects for visibility
Provides tracking and regular communication to various plant functions and manufacturing leadership team regarding site performance
Integrates system health and project monitoring into current structure (Operational Reviews: huddles, daily, weekly, monthly) to ensure sustainability of improvements
Identifies and troubleshoot chronic and sporadic losses by engaging and collaborating with front line employees, supervisors, and management team. Drives losses to zero using problem solving methodologies.
Utilizes systems and tools to deliver reductions in unplanned stoppages, optimizing planned stoppages, and eliminating speed loss, waste & rework
Drives restoration to base condition of bottleneck equipment through AM and PM execution (CILs, Centerlines, Defect Identification, 5S, Visual Management)
Builds capability in the front-line and salaried teams to effectively plan, schedule, and execute work; install and sustain the improvements
Identifies and implements technology (artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital connected worker) improvements
Builds capability by developing and executing training for front line employees and leadership on methodologies, systems, and tools
Supports site implementation of AM and PM by coaching front line employees and leadership team to build their capability to lead work teams
Promotes a change of culture within the group/site – especially at the front-line level
Other duties as assigned
Skills that will make you successful
Excellent problem-solving skills
Analytically minded
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to plan and manage priorities
Ability to lead cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization
Ability to influence without authority
Building effective relationships amongst all levels of the organization
Being a change management agent
Experiences that will support your success
Bachelor’s degree (Prefer in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or technical/business field)
5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of leadership experience and managing direct reports
Experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Food manufacturing background preferred
S4 experience preferred
Formal Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
Willingness and ability to travel to our manufacturing sites, largely located in the Chicago area
What We Offer At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
Compensation The salary range for this role is
$102,075 to $142,905
annually.
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Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.
Want to make an impact? The Continuous Improvement Manager drives site initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) as well as deliver cost savings by building capability in manufacturing methodologies, systems, and tools. Methodologies will include but are not limited to: Environmental, Health, and Safety, Quality (Food Safety & Operational), Focused Improvement, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Operational Reviews, Education & Training.
Ways you will make a difference
Deploys strategic methodologies, systems, and tools including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement (SMED, Problem Solving, Green Belt/Black Belt Project) to deliver site OEE and cost savings goals
Drives and supports loss ideations and eradications, along with tracking projects for visibility
Provides tracking and regular communication to various plant functions and manufacturing leadership team regarding site performance
Integrates system health and project monitoring into current structure (Operational Reviews: huddles, daily, weekly, monthly) to ensure sustainability of improvements
Identifies and troubleshoot chronic and sporadic losses by engaging and collaborating with front line employees, supervisors, and management team. Drives losses to zero using problem solving methodologies.
Utilizes systems and tools to deliver reductions in unplanned stoppages, optimizing planned stoppages, and eliminating speed loss, waste & rework
Drives restoration to base condition of bottleneck equipment through AM and PM execution (CILs, Centerlines, Defect Identification, 5S, Visual Management)
Builds capability in the front-line and salaried teams to effectively plan, schedule, and execute work; install and sustain the improvements
Identifies and implements technology (artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital connected worker) improvements
Builds capability by developing and executing training for front line employees and leadership on methodologies, systems, and tools
Supports site implementation of AM and PM by coaching front line employees and leadership team to build their capability to lead work teams
Promotes a change of culture within the group/site – especially at the front-line level
Other duties as assigned
Skills that will make you successful
Excellent problem-solving skills
Analytically minded
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to plan and manage priorities
Ability to lead cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization
Ability to influence without authority
Building effective relationships amongst all levels of the organization
Being a change management agent
Experiences that will support your success
Bachelor’s degree (Prefer in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or technical/business field)
5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of leadership experience and managing direct reports
Experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Food manufacturing background preferred
S4 experience preferred
Formal Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
Willingness and ability to travel to our manufacturing sites, largely located in the Chicago area
What We Offer At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
Compensation The salary range for this role is
$102,075 to $142,905
annually.
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