Site Continuous Improvement Manager

Making Better Happen Our story goes back more than 150 years, tothe windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet. From our success in Scandinavia, we've growninto the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employingmore than 4000 people all across the globe. We work with our customers to make theproducts you love even better. The oils we produce go into making yourchocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it'snot just food - we work across industries to make products that are higherquality, healthier and better for the planet. Every one of us works towards our sharedpurpose: Making Better Happen™. Everything we do is about Making BetterHappen together. Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build abetter future with us. Build a better future as a Site Continuous Improvement Manager in Louisville, KY Compensation Range: $153,000 - $170,000 Possible Bonus: 10% About the role The Continuous Improvement Leader willprovide oversight and leadership in continuous improvement efforts across allfunctions, starting with the consistent deployment of 5S methodology as a foundation alongwith tools such as Gemba walks, value stream mapping, kaizen and Kanban. Role is responsible to work with USContinuous Improvement Leader in the development and implementation of theother elements and pillars of TPM including Safety and Environment, ProcessQuality Management, Initial Setup and Standard Work, Training and Education,Effective Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, Continuous Improvement andAdministrative Work. The position will be the site leader for implementation of theglobal operational excellence program. Inaddition, the candidate will create, update and implement standard work throughAcadia. This includes SOP’s, OPL’s andchecklists to drive improvement through standard work procedures. The candidate must coach the management teams to a successfulcontinuous improvement program. Implement proven best practices across the sitethrough effective project management, mentoring, coaching, and facilityhand-off. Facilitate change activity, including training workshops. Accountabilities Champion AAKManufacturing System strategy and provide hands-on support and anytraining during implementation. Develop and maintaindocumentation around procedures and perform regular reviews to make sureall procedures are up to date. Lead effort to implementbest practices across the plant, ensuring adherence to the principles oflean six sigma manufacturing. Assist and mentor plantmanagement and RCI teams with planning and facilitation of strategicplans, kaizen workshops, and other lean activities. Coach and train plantleaders in Lean- Six Sigma Manufacturing, root cause analysis, andproblem-solving principles. Follow-up withManufacturing ensuring successful implementation of Future State plans. Champion and support thecreation of a RCI engaged culture Build outreference library in Acadia in accordance with US Document standard. Lead siteimplementation of the global Operational Excellence program and serve as the primary resource for CI initiatives Drive a culture of total employeeinvolvement and continuous improvement through coaching, engagement, andvisible leadership Responsibilities Develop and executethe plan for and drive operational excellence implementation and use oftools (lean, TPM, six sigma) at the plant level Leadand facilitate Kaizen events, Gemba walks, value stream mapping sessions,root cause analysis, and other structured improvement activities Provide on-going training and expertise regarding RCI tools Provide analytical support to continuously identify gaps, project opportunities, and solutions Lead teams to identify opportunities for productivity and cost improvements at site Identify opportunities to integrate continuous improvement tools into the day-to-day operations of the site Share best practices with other plants and teams. Drive goal of total employee involvement in continuous improvement activities Support implementation of TPM pillars across the site, with emphasis on autonomous maintenance, effective maintenance, training, standard work, process quality, and focused improvement Develop and maintain up to date SPO’s OPL’s and operations checklists Review / Control Identify and implement control systems to insure sustainability of continuous improvement. Participate in RCI Project reviews and ensure consistency in applying tools Develop and train team members to create documents in Acadia Become TRACC by CCI software superuser for the site Train and develop team members for Operational Excellence program. Siteexpert on TRACC methodology for Operational Excellence About you Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or other comparable engineering degree. Six Sigma Black Belt preferred and lean certified. Minimum of 7 years’experience in various manufacturing/operations roles working in/with lean-six sigma manufacturing and familiar with diverse manufacturing processes. Knowledge of production, quality control, cost management, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods will be a plus Strong leadership,interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written). Highly developedproblem solving and project management skills. Ability to define, track,and document results as required. Experience increating SOPs and other process instructions. Experience with theTRACC software platform Experience leadingoperational excellence program Demonstratedability to influence across functions and levels, work independently, andlead cross-functional teams. Demonstratedfacilitation, mentoring and coaching skills. Demonstratedcapability to learn product lines and manufacturing processes. Proven ability towork in a team environment. Abilityto influence, lead, work independently and as part of a team. In return AAK offer Career paths, training and development,e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you toprogress your future career Comprehensive health insurance (medical,dental and vision) starting date of hire Health Savings Account with AAK annualcontribution of $1,000-$1,500 Wematch 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of thenext 3% Free Life and Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Pet Insurance, IdentityTheft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans Discounts on travel, amusement parks,concerts, movies, and more Celebrations, events, and activities onsite and supporting our communities Recognition incentives for service andpeer to peer recognition About AAK Everything AAK does is aboutMaking Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our4,000employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years. 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