Schwan's ยท 2 months ago
Sr Continuous Improvement Manager
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $174K/yr
10+ years expSchwan's is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. They are seeking a Sr Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and drive improvement opportunities, implement process and technology projects, and lead cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Identify, prioritize, and drive top improvement opportunities, securing leadership alignment through data-backed insights
Lead the application of standard improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and problem-solving techniques
Plan and implement major process and technology improvement projects in collaboration with engineering, operations, and R&D
Define operational targets, optimize BOMs and routings, and apply statistical analysis to ensure product quality and process efficiency
Lead or sponsor cross-functional teams on improvement initiatives, eliminating waste and non-value-added activities
Provide subject matter expertise to support planning and execution of continuous improvement projects across the organization
Train, develop, and mentor direct and indirect team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or manufacturing related field
10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years leading teams in a manufacturing environment (food/beverage experience preferred)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization
Proficient in MS Office; experience with MS Project a plus
Knowledge of industrial processes, control systems, and basic statistical tools
Able to manage multiple projects independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines and budgets
Experienced in leading cross-functional improvement teams using facilitation, problem-solving, and project management skills
Preferred
food/beverage experience
Benefits
Health benefits
Retirement and financial wellbeing
Time off programs
Wellbeing support programs
Company
Schwan's
Schwan's is an established and leading purveyor of pizza dough and Asian products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-07-24Acquired
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