Shearer's Foods · 1 day ago
Continuous Improvement Manager
Newport, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expShearer's Foods is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers, known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives at the facility level, driving improvements in the manufacturing system and fostering a culture of continuous improvement among associates.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Function as a key member of the Newport plant leadership team
Work with facility operations leaders to drive Lean / CI initiatives
Be a leader with regard to communication and establishment of a culture of CI
Provide analysis of current state and recommendations for improvements
Maintain and communicate metrics which record successes and track progress
Lead capital improvement and other engineering initiatives associated with continuous improvement
Develop and implement associate engagement techniques such as Kaizen, FIT, Safety Committee, Green Team, 5S, and other similar programs or teams, harness the intellectual energy of ALL associates to drive continuous improvement
Work with corporate resources, consultants and other third parties to drive Lean / CI initiatives
As a result of the above activities and processes, execute programs that result in measurable increases in performance
Qualification
Required
Five to ten years of manufacturing leadership experience as a production manager, supervisor, or similar role, in a consumer product manufacturing facility
Significant experience with continuous improvement tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and other such associate engagement and process improvement techniques
Great analytical skills and ability to understand complex manufacturing systems
Proven leadership experience and ability to lead cross functional teams through influence, not just in direct reporting relationships
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule as needed to support a 24 / 7 operation
Preferred
Four-year degree in engineering, operations management, or similar field is a plus. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree
Applicable academic and / or professional experience in food science, engineering, or general business
Company
Shearer's Foods
Shearer's Foods is a manufacturer of processed foods including snack products.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$503MKey Investors
Deutsche Bank SecuritiesProspect Capital Corporation
2024-09-12Debt Financing· $450M
2023-12-13Acquired
2010-04-05Debt Financing· $35M
Leadership Team
Mark McNeil
CEO
Fritz Kohmann
CFO
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