Process Improvement Manager - GFLI - Supply Chain 2
Company: Griffith Foods
Location: Lithonia
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products.-- We
provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food
industry customers throughout the world.-- Our products include
seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs,
flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive
variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and
poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors,
restaurant operators and grocery retailers.-- While our name may
not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of
foods offered by many of the world's best-known companies.Process
Improvement Manager - GFLI - Supply Chain 2Summary: The Process
Improvement Manager (internally: GPS (Griffith Production System
Manager) is responsible for Supply Chain current processes
improvement, capacity, and efficiency standards and KPI
definitions. The Process Improvement (GPS) Manager is also
responsible for the overall process standardization to continuously
improve cost competitiveness while supporting a sustainable
operation via employee safety, ergonomics and planet care metrics.
This position is responsible for analyzing, identifying and leading
the implementation of changes that drive detectable and measurable
improvements while driving lean culture through the
organization.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Leads implementation
of GPS/Lean Enterprise Management system across the Manufacturing
Plant, including Daily Management System, Leader Standard Work,
Kaizen Activities, Gemba Walks, and Root Cause Analysis.Responsible
for achieving multi-million-dollar cost reductions on an annual
basis through GPE process.Responsible for the implementation and
management of Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) tracking
across the plant, with a year-over-year improvement of
10%.Responsible for implementation and management of One Kaizen a
Month (OKAM) philosophy to drive operator engagement and ownership
to facilitate incremental improvements in the manufacturing
plant.Execute Productivity Improvements utilizing existing
equipment and facilities to maximize internal capacity and reduce
manufacturing cost per pound and manufacturing costs as a percent
of sales.Identifies areas for standardizing processes and equipment
to be utilized across US Manufacturing Plants.Coordinates and
facilitates 5S, SMED, VSM and Lean Manufacturing projects as
needed.Analyze the production flow with the objective to identify
the 7 waste and implement the actions to eliminate the
losses.Research, evaluate, and recommend equipment and/or software
technologies to drive process automation and cost
improvement.Assist Engineering team with financial justifications
of Capital Investment Projects.Develop processes/visual displays to
effectively communicate real time operational performance vs
targets and historical performance.Manages and maintains the
reporting of Productivity Metrics, KPI's, and Scorecards for
Manufacturing Plant.Knowledge and Experience:Bachelor's degree in
Engineering or equivalent.5-10 years related experience in Food
Manufacturing facilities, 5 years in Continuous Improvement roles
in implementing CI programs - preferably lean manufacturing, TPM,
Six Sigma.Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training or certification
strongly preferred.Experience with RedZone Productivity and
Compliance modules a plusAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Strong analytical
and problem-solving skills.Collaborative mindset with the ability
to collaborate effectively with plant leaders and associates to
achieve agreement and buy-in for process changes, work standards
and new equipment/technology.Typical office environment, job
requires time spent in the Manufacturing and Warehouse areas,
requiring proper PPE.Occasionally able to lift up to 50lbs.Minimal
travel, up to 10%, may be required.--EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITYGriffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to
equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate
against qualified employees or applicants because of the following
actual or perceived-- characteristics: race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,
breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental-- disability,
genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of
protection status, marital status, military or veteran status,
unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status
protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment
opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the
employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring,
participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer,
discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.--In carrying out our
commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will
make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with
known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue
hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees
requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human
Resources.
Keywords: Griffith Foods, East Point , Process Improvement Manager - GFLI - Supply Chain 2, Professions , Lithonia, Georgia
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