Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement

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New Castle, IN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Food
The Role
Lead and deploy continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and distribution, train teams on CI tools and Daily Management System, analyze performance metrics (OEE, yield, throughput), manage CI projects, create baselines and audits, and champion culture change to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
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Delicatessen Services Co., LLC

Overview:Support all business operations in optimizing performance to achieve desired results. Promote business effectiveness, efficiency, innovation, flexibility and integration with technology through an ongoing focus and commitment to continuous improvement. Understand, manage and work to improve strategic assets of an organization that will deliver value added products and services. Drive Continuous Improvement tool development and implementation across all manufacturing plants and distribution centers as required.

Job Description:Essential Functions
  • Coordinates activities related to the improvement of key business processes assigned, while ensuring Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and all Production requirements are met
  • Trains and assists management and associates in the proper use and conformance to the Boar’s Head Business Excellence system
  • Trains and assists management and associates on tools, theory and utilization of all continuous improvement tools used within the Boar’s Head Business Excellence system
  • Reviews key performance metrics for all business processes, for the purpose of identifying, quantifying, and resolving operational inefficiencies and ineffectiveness
  • Communicates with process owners to maintain and improve business processes and to help identify required modifications and the associated training
  • Partner with Ops L&D team to facilitate the development of training programs, designed to teach theory and tools within the Daily Management System
  • Creates baselines, current state reports, and audits to drive continuous improvement and execution within the business
  • Leads the deployment of continuous improvement and business process tools, with associated monitoring and reporting systems
  • Manages projects and takes the lead as assigned for initiatives relating to improving business processes
  • Prioritize CI projects by value-add, ROI potential, and impact on facility resources
  • Champion a culture of accepting and promoting change, through the Continuous Improvement program
  • Other responsibilities as deemed necessary

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering, operations management or related field or equivalent work experience
  • Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a process engineering or CI role within a food processing environment
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and performance drivers (e.g., OEE, yield, labor efficiency, downtime, throughput)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead organization through change and adapt to change
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, MOC, and optimizing processes to achieve results
  • Demonstrated project management skills required
Language Skills:

Exceptional communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely across different levels and functions of the organization.

Leadership skills to conduct workshops and drive continuous improvement

Mathematical / Systems Skills:

Must have basic math skills and ability to perform calculations of formulations, ingredients, yields, man-hours, etc.

Must be able to create, read and analyze charts, graphs and logs.

Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Reasoning Ability:

Highly analytical with superior problem-solving abilities, skilled in making data-driven decisions.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Certifications in lean manufacturing such as but not limited to Lean Six Sigma, Lean Management, Lean Principles, Leader Standard Work (LSW), and Lean Production is helpful.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift overhead up to 30 pounds

Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, in refrigerated environment as well as in cooking areas.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in a refrigerated or cooking environment

Must be able to work in a meat-processing environment

Location:New Castle, IN

Time Type:Full time

Department:Engineering

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering, operations management, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Five to seven years of experience in a process engineering or continuous improvement role within a food processing environment
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and performance drivers (OEE, yield, labor efficiency, downtime, throughput)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and adapt to change
  • Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning and MOC
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Leadership skills to conduct workshops and drive continuous improvement
  • Basic math skills and ability to perform calculations for formulations, yields, man-hours, etc.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work standing in refrigerated and meat-processing environments
  • Certifications in lean manufacturing (Lean Six Sigma, Lean Management, LSW, etc.)

Boar's Head Brand Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boar's Head Brand and has not been reviewed or approved by Boar's Head Brand.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits are characterized by premium medical, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage offered at low employee cost. Feedback suggests this breadth and affordability are a standout element of the total package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with profit sharing and related financial programs is highlighted across roles. Feedback suggests these retirement features contribute meaningfully to perceived total compensation.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is often characterized as fair or good and competitive in many locations, especially when considered alongside benefits. Feedback suggests total compensation feels stronger than base pay alone for many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Sarasota, FL
1,568 Employees
Year Founded: 1905

What We Do

Since Boar's Head was founded in 1905, much has changed. While many have learned to cut corners, we are happy to say we haven't changed with the times, and over 110 years later, we're still using only the finest ingredients—pure pork, poultry and beef, combined with real spices, and no fillers, by-products, artificial colors or flavors, gluten or trans fat. What started with just a few products has grown to over 500, ranging from premium delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments to an array of Italian and Old World specialties, hummus, snacking, and foodservice items. With Boar’s Head, you can trust each and every one of our products was prepared with the utmost care. Offering the world’s best delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments is a never-ending quest that calls for a special type of team member. One who consistently: • Pushes for excellence in their personal and professional lives. • Invests in fostering relationships through open communication and respect. • Collaborates to passionately delight our customers. In exchange, we proudly provide: • Top medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and their families. • Competitive pay, bonus, and 401(k) plans. • Opportunities to participate in the Boar’s Head Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program. • Career development opportunities through on-the-job, e-learning, and instructor-led training. Our Learning Management System has hundreds of courses to help team members learn and grow. • Community involvement activities that tackle critical hunger-relief, healthcare, and education initiatives through non-profit organizations such as Feeding America, The ALS Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Salvation Army, and hospital foundations throughout the country.

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