Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description

Summary:

Leads implementation of plant ConAgra Performance Systems (CPS) implementation as the right hand of the Plant Manager. Responsible to coordinate the CPS implementation of the site. Works with all pillar owners to deliver needed process improvement to achieve results targets. SCOPE: Medium-sized operations, moderately complex. 7 years related experience.

The CPS Plant Pillar Lead partners with the plant’s entire team to ensure the effective roll-out of the CPS-- establishing a zero-loss manufacturing culture where everyone, everyday, learns & improves something, delivering World Class sustainable performance. In event of this person absence, coverage will be provided

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

Guide CPS roll-out; lead the cultural shift to managing through pillars Provides leadership and subject matter expertise in the ConAgra Performance System (CPS) best practices.

Coordinate and support plant pillar and platform leads (5S, Safety, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, etc.)

Engage all associates through hands-on mentoring, audits, etc. Monitor Sprint Plan timeline and engage pillar leads and plant leadership to ensure successful completion

Participate in pillar activities (e.g., Kaizen events) Lead the Reliability Improvement Plans (RIP); establish, as necessary, action plans; and follow-up meetings

Instill a “hands-on,” systematic approach to problem solving (“Gemba”) Works closely with cross functional teams (i.e. Project Engineers, Contractors, Technicians, Peers, Other CPS Pillars leads, etc.) to plan, implement, lead and/or execute actions that will assist in CPS implementation in the Quincy facility.

Leads and engages team members to in improve systems, processes and procedures. Coaches teams in personal accountability, giving and receiving feedback, root cause analysis, problem solving, decision making, trade-off analysis, interpersonal communications and external interaction

Troubleshoots problems and implements corrective actions through root cause analysis. Works closely with the Operations teams to create an Autonomous Maintenance work culture and run to centerline.

Actively reinforces key CPS concepts everyday through coaching and auditing across the organization

Facilitates and reacts to non-routine and crisis situations

Responds to and utilizes communication tools including cellular phones.

Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills:

4 yr degree in Business Management

Organizational Development, Engineering or other related fields is preferred

3 yr manufacturing experience Three+ years experience in Continuous Improvement environment – TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and related process improvement systems.

Three+ years experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams and individuals along with practical experience in understanding group dynamics and team development

Three+ years in facilitating cross-functional teams; overseeing root-cause analysis, data collection, and problem solving utilizing key TPM/ CPS concepts such as “Why, Why/ How How”, Phenomena Thinking, etc.

Working knowledge of production equipment and systems including maintenance activities.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to manage and prioritize one’s own time consistent with the needs of the business

Excellent communication skills including oral, written and listening. Ability to interpret a variety of technical information in mathematical and/or narrative form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Company Description

At Conagra Brands, we are passionate about the food we make. We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. And we'd love for you to be a part of it!

Full-time