Continuous Improvement Specialist jobs in Kansas City, KS

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.