What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Continuous Improvement position at The Hershey Company?
Title: Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager
Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Manager will help create a zero-loss culture within our manufacturing network, by developing and implementing process improvements and building operator capabilities in a continuous improvement environment. This leader will drive process, system and operational improvements that are integral to facilitate in our Hershey Lean vison. A core function of the role will be implementing Redzone and Hershey Lean and all standards associated with them.
He / she will implement tracking processes and maintain the loss data on the lines to ensure top losses are being addressed. The collected loss data will enable the development of our 7-lever diagnostic tool designed to create a CI Plan to meet the savings targets for the organization. Implementation of CI projects from ideation to execution is a core responsibility of the role.
Responsibilities:
* Drive daily problem solving and data driven planning as the problem-solving leader for targeted manufacturing operations.
* Coach Plant Leadership team on executing standards using daily management systems through Redzone and S4.
* Develop and implement process improvements from lever diagnostics to ideation through to process improvements and capital projects.
* Assist in financial valuation for CI pipeline items, capital projects, new item costing, etc.
* Establish training programs for front-line operators for Hershey Lean standards.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
* Strong leadership skills in leading teams of people.
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Must have demonstrated strong change management skills.
* Able to develop action plans based on problems identified on the floor.
* Works independently and takes ownership of driving improvements.
* Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools.
* Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
* Experienced in data collection and analysis.
o Preferred experience with Redzone, PowerApps, PowerBI, S4, O365 tools, etc.
* Drive alignment of KS Hub Hershey Salty Snack sites CI processes and projects
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
* Bachelor's degree required.
* 5 to 7 Years' experience in an automated manufacturing environment preferred.
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM is preferred.
* Previous experience in developing training programs is preferred.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
