Director of Process Improvement - Food Manufacturing

Nassau Candy is a leading importer, manufacturer and distributor of candy, specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products.

We are currently seeking a well-rounded Director of Process Improvement to partner with site leaders across all aspects of the business, instill a culture of continuous improvement, and lead business transformation.

This unique and exciting role will implement and oversee Organizational Excellence & Process Improvement across all business groups to improve organizational effectiveness and profitability, and will champion process management including the tools, cadence, and rigor required to drive success.

Essential Functions:

• Lead business transformation
• Enhance and optimize organizational effectiveness
• Align organization structure to the business to promote growth
• Develop and implement cost improvement projects through operational efficiencies
• Support and recommend business design and re-design projects
• Prioritize improvement efforts that enable teams to operate more efficiently
• Disciplined in both developing and implementing process improvement initiatives
• Organize, plan, and deliver training in LEAN Management and/or Continuous Improvement principles
• Develop systematic measures; establish, review, and analyze business results to monitor effectiveness (productivity, customer metrics, efficiency, TPM, etc.)
• Institute change management practices and methodology in conjunction with Human Resources
• Build internal consulting capability across various business groups
• May perform other duties and participate on or lead projects as required by the Department and/or business

Minimum Requirements:

• 10 years progressive experience in continuous improvement and organizational efficiency in a MANUFACTURING / FOOD environment. Bachelor's / Master's Degree.
• Demonstrated experience in fundamental LEAN and Process Improvement tools (5S, Standard Work, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Education and experience in Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Process Engineering, or equivalent preferred
• Experience working in a GMP environment in manufacturing & distribution organizations
• Project management, facilitation, and consulting
• Proven expertise in assessment (including data collection and analysis), diagnosis, feedback, and strategy design; including implementation and ongoing support
• Demonstrated experience consulting with senior leaders and teams
• Ability to simplify complex structures; able to research and analyze various types of data; sound judgment
• High in emotional intelligence and listening skills

We offer:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / AFLAC
• Paid vacation / PTO
• 401(k)
• A stable, growing, and entrepreneurial culture
• Pet Insurance
• And more!

Learn more about us: www.nassaucandy.com/careers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hicksville, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location