gategourmet · 13 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Manager
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expgategourmet is a company focused on continuous improvement in operations. The Continuous Improvement Manager will analyze operations to identify opportunities for enhancing productivity, quality, and safety, while training staff on Lean Manufacturing principles.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Quantify the effects of improved processes, work flows and aforementioned opportunities
Make documented proposals for improvements
Communicate with unit management and leadership team on implementation of changes
Support management and associates in overall change process
Must be able to work autonomic and have an analytical mind
Train and build capability in all levels of organization regarding lean manufacturing
Secure relevance and availability of GG-Production System road maps and blue prints
Participate on cross-fertilization with other sites/areas
Perform diagnostics on major cost drivers (material, labor and OOC)
Plan and guide unit management in productivity, material waste, safety and quality improvement initiatives
Initiate improvement proposals
Actively practicing change management
Actively participate in unit’s performance management system and dialogue
Support and drive continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safety
Train and build capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean Manufacturing; perform diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC
Plan and guide Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyze material and information flows; analyze opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, and space utilization; quantify the effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned opportunities
Make documented proposals for improvements and syndicate with kitchen’s management on implementation of changes; responsible for supporting management and associates in the overall change process
Actively practice change management and actively participate in the Unit’s performance management system and dialogue; present progress and plans to company executives; liaise with corporate and area Continuous Improvement resources
Propose and keep up with company Best Practices and benchmark initiatives; coach other Continuous Improvement Managers and lead training and presentation sessions
Provide Lean expertise training. Work on all related training materials, and work with other team members to identify improvements, additions, corrections or clarifications to the training material provided
Work 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required
Minimum four (4) years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment required
Experience 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 analyzing operations and its cost drivers, analyzing material and information flows, and analyzing productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required
Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required
Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Must have strong and effective leadership skills
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
Preferred
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
6-Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred
ServSafe Certification preferred
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred
Exposure to AutoCad a plus
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
Commuter benefits
Employee Discounts
Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles
Company
gategourmet
gategourmet has been serving the airline industry for more than 70 years and has become the world’s largest independent provider of airline catering and logistics.
5001-10000 employees
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2025-07-15
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