fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. The Manager of Continuous Improvement plays a critical role in the development and implementation of the Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence framework within fairlife specific sites.
Requirements
- Drive the implementation of the Operational Excellence framework and roadmap across fairlife to achieve measurable performance improvements.
- Collaborate with leadership teams to implement lean tools and principles within the Operational Excellence framework.
- Provide leadership, training, and mentoring for employees at all organizational levels on the principles and application of Lean / Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence.
- Manage and lead local Continuous Improvement team providing coaching, guidance, and support to ensure the successful execution of initiatives.
- Foster the professional growth of team members through development plans, training, and regular performance feedback.
- Define and track metrics for goal achievement, identifying gaps and proposing solutions to improve outcomes.
- Plan and assist in executing Problem Solving tools and Kaizen events that deliver significant and quantifiable process improvements.
- Present key performance insights and recommendations to stakeholders to facilitate decision-making.
- Manage a robust process for selecting, scoping, and completing focus improvement initiatives.
- Manage the Op-Ex Scorecard and develop strategic Continuous Improvement (CI)/Kaizen roadmaps that align with company goals and objectives.
- Work with finance teams to track and present financial outcomes, ensuring Operational Excellence initiatives deliver measurable ROI (Return on Investment).
- Provide ongoing coaching and support for Operational Excellence deployment in cross-functional teams.
- Advocate for Operational Excellence branding within fairlife and across sites to foster alignment and engagement.
Benefits
- A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position.
