lean manufacturing manager

Jade Textile

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   Continuous Improvement Sub Manager
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  Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across the Ismailia plant to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize productivity and cost performance in line with Jade Textile&rsquo;s lean manufacturing standards
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   Drive the implementation of
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    Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen practices
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   Analyze and evaluate production processes to identify improvement opportunities.
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   Lead and coordinate
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    cross-functional improvement projects
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   Support standardization of processes, visual management systems, and best practice sharing.
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   Conduct
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    time &amp; motion studies
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   , line balancing, and layout optimization activities.
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   Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) and report improvement results to management.
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   Train and coach team members on CI methodologies, problem-solving tools, and process analysis techniques.
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   Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and planning teams to ensure sustainability of implemented improvements.
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   Participate in cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs without compromising product quality or safety.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in industrial engineering, Production, or a related field.
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    7+ years of experience
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   in process improvement, lean manufacturing, or production optimization, preferably in the textile or FMCG industry.
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   Proven track record of leading successful CI projects.
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   Strong knowledge of
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    Lean Tools
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   Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
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   Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, and process mapping tools is a plus.
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   Certification in
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    Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
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   Social, medical &amp; privet medical insurance.
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   Working hours from 8 am to 5pm including 1 hour break.
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   2 Days off
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   Hot Meal.
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   Transportation provided.
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Continuous Improvement Sub Manager

Haemonetics Corp.

<div><div>We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further &mdash; Haemonetics is your employer of choice.</div><div></div><div>
Job Details</div><div>
As a Senior Manufacturing Manager, you will play a critical role in fostering a culture of operational excellence, empowering the manufacturing team to deliver quality product safely, efficiently and effectively. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the manufacturing operations align with the site annual and strategic goals. This role is located onsite in Clinton, PA a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.</div><div></div><div>
Essential Duties:</div><ul><li><div>
Operational Oversight: Manage and coordinate manufacturing processes to ensure operational efficiency and product quality.</div></li><li><div>
Team Leadership: Coach and mentor production teams, fostering a culture of engagement, empowerment, continuous improvement and safety.</div></li><li><div>
Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, including workforce, materials, and equipment, to meet production goals.</div></li><li><div>
Process Improvement: Implement and monitor continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, to enhance productivity and reduce waste.</div></li><li><div>
Environment / Safety: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.</div></li><li><div>
Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for manufacturing operations, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation.</div></li><li><div>
Performance Metrics: Monitor production metrics and KPIs, analyzing data to identify trends and areas for improvement.</div></li><li><div>
Other duties as assigned</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
QUALIFICATIONS:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Operations Management) or equivalent experience. <i>Required</i></div></li><li><div>
Master's Degree. Advanced degree. <i>Preferred</i></div></li></ul><div></div><div>
EXPERIENCE:</div><ul><li><div>
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Operations leadership and or CI roles (within the medical device industry preferred)</div></li><li><div>
Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong background in process improvement and Lean methodologies.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent data analysis skills and proficiency in data-driven decision-making.</div></li><li><div>
Strong project management and change management skills.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and lead cultural change. Required</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:</div><ul><li><div>
Proven influencing skills and demonstrable skills in overcoming resistance to change.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory authorities.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:</div><ul><li><div>
Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt. <i>Preferred</i></div></li></ul><div></div><div><div>
EEO Policy Statement</div></div></div>

Senior Manufacturing Manager

Caterpillar

<div><p><b>Career Area:</b></p>
Manufacturing<p><b>
Job Description:</b></p><p><b>
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
</b></p><p>When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do &ndash; but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here &ndash; we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.</p><p>
Role Definition<br>
Leads team supporting operations and manufacturing processes, tooling and tool design, and equipment needed to successfully and economically produce assigned parts/products in accordanced with engineering specifications.</p><div>
Responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Lead and manage the Process Validation team to ensure manufacturing processes are thoroughly validated prior to production. Ensure alignment with internal manufacturing standards, facility objectives, and New Product Introduction (NPI) goals, while maintaining compliance and driving operational excellence</li><li>Oversee industrial engineering functions including line balancing, cycle time determination, manpower analysis and layout optimization</li><li>Develop and maintain documentation for validation protocols, reports, and standard work</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with design, quality, and operations teams to support new product introductions and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency</li><li>Leading manufacturing processing, cost estimating, cost management, systems planning, layout, standards, releasing, etc.</li><li>Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.</li><li>Utilize data-driven approaches to solve complex manufacturing challenges and optimize throughput.</li><li>Mentor and guide a team of engineers to achieve departmental goals and technical excellence<br>
</li></ul></div><p><br>
Degree Requirement<br>
Degree or equivalent experience desired</p><div>
Skill Descriptors<br>
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.<br>
Level Working Knowledge:
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<ul><li>Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.</li><li>Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.</li><li>Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.</li><li>Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.</li><li>Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.</li></ul></div><div>
Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.<br>
Level Extensive Experience:
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<ul><li>Seeks input from multiple sources to generate diverse ideas for decision making.</li><li>Sustains organization strategies over time by accurately analyzing tradeoffs in changing direction or staying the course.</li><li>Makes decisions that remain defensible beyond the short term.</li><li>Communicates decisions confidently and resolutely.</li><li>Remains steadfast in championing others' decisions that later come under scrutiny.</li><li>Coaches others to improve judgment and confidence in decision making skills.</li></ul></div><div>
Capacity Planning &amp; Management - MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.<br>
Level Working Knowledge:
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<ul><li>Documents major considerations of product promotions and analyzes their effect on production and required capacity.</li><li>Provides management reports on actual and projected capacity requirements.</li><li>Uses available tools to interpret forecasts and work out required capacity.</li><li>Participates in developing short-term capacity requirements for a specific product or plant.</li><li>Collects and collates key elements of demand chain used in developing capacity requirements.</li></ul></div><div>
Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.<br>
Level Extensive Experience:
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<ul><li>Manages the adoption of lean manufacturing principles across the organization.</li><li>Teaches others about how lean approach integrates operations, customers, logistics and product development.</li><li>Consults on work cell design and plan layout in support of lean principles.</li><li>Consults on the use of lean approaches across multiple functions.</li><li>Trains others on key lean measurements and tools and techniques for measuring performance.</li><li>Participates in detailed planning for implementing and monitoring lean manufacturing.</li></ul></div><div>
Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.<br>
Level Working Knowledge:
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<ul><li>Performs routine maintenance: cleaning, replacing defective or worn parts.</li><li>Performs basic care and safety considerations for a specific type of manufacturing equipment.</li><li>Participates in setting up new machines and testing according to manufacturer's specifications.</li><li>Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques; resolves common problems.</li><li>Conducts routine inspections; checks machine performance and equipment safeguards; reports standards violations.</li></ul></div><div>
Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.<br>
Level Extensive Experience:
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<ul><li>Advises others using industry experience and benchmarks for methodology effectiveness.</li><li>Develops best practices documentation for all major activities and tasks.</li><li>Trains others on all major tasks and considerations for the full manufacturing process.</li><li>Participates in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies.</li><li>Selects and optimizes specific methodologies for specific products.</li><li>Evaluates benefits, drawbacks and appropriateness of alternative processes and technologies.</li></ul></div><div>
Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.<br>
Level Extensive Experience:
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<ul><li>Consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection.</li><li>Performs safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirements.</li><li>Designs and implements emergency response processes and procedures.</li><li>Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations.</li><li>Assesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.</li><li>Ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.</li></ul></div><div>
Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.<br>
Level Working Knowledge:
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<ul><li>Contributes to the development and implementation of specific manufacturing procedures.</li><li>Investigates the need to refer potential exceptions upward for review and approval.</li><li>Explains the rationale for procedures and standards in own area of responsibility.</li><li>Participates in the implementation of manufacturing standards and procedures to one's own function.</li><li>Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.</li></ul></div>
Relocation is available for this position.<p><b>
Posting Dates:</b></p>
October 24, 2025 - November 4, 2025<p>
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply</p><p>
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Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Spectrum Brands

<div><b>Division Information</b><p><br>
The Home &amp; Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide&reg;, Hot Shot&reg;, Cutter&reg;, Repel&reg;, Black Flag&reg;, Garden Safe&reg;, EcoLogic&reg; and Liquid Fence&reg;.</p><b><br>
Job Summary</b><p><br>
This position is a member of the manufacturing plant leadership team. It oversees aerosol and/or liquid manufacturing at the Spectrum Brands Vinita Park plant and reports directly to the site Senior Director of Manufacturing.</p>
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The position will lead people and activities in the plant to achieve supply chain success. It will own supply chain targets including service, cost, productivity, quality, NPD (New Product Development)/EPD (Existing Product Development) start-up, safety health environmental, and employee engagement.</p>
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This role will inspire, develop, and lead the manufacturing team to implement and sustain supply chain and category strategies including those in safety, quality, world class manufacturing, employee relations, performance management and development of talent. As a critical member of the site leadership team, lead the development and sharing of best practices across the network and works across silos to deliver the supply chain KPI&rsquo;s.</p>
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Direct reports include area supervisors, plant engineers, and maintenance personnel who manage a seasonal business that runs 24/7 in season and reduced schedules in the off season with a team of 100 to 200 hourly technicians, production employees, quality technicians, and temporary workers. Responsibilities include leading safety, quality, ensuring attainment of production schedule and achievement of KPIs through continuous improvement efforts and the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles.</p><b><br>
Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b><br>
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<li>As a member of the plant leadership team, develop plans to support the 3-year strategic growth plan of the Home &amp; Garden business.</li>
<li>Responsible for increasing production, assets capacity, and flexibility, while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality standards.</li>
<li>Model the Spectrum Brands values to achieve service excellence, meet and exceed organizational objectives and support fiscal responsibility.</li>
<li>Lead Tier Lean Process to improve daily performance and meet or exceed KPIs.</li>
<li>Ensure training standards are developed and in place and for all major activities in the area including new operator training, temporary employee training, one-point lessons, JSA (job safety analysis), quality control procedures, etc.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion where team members thrive.</li>
<li>Prepare and maintain operational budgets and resource requirements.</li>
<li>Optimize production flow, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, manage staffing issues, and monitor production orders and schedules.</li>
<li>Develop new and improved manufacturing processes needed to manufacture new products, and improve existing processes to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Always strive to improve costs without sacrificing quality or safety.</li>
<li>Manage the manufacturing functions in the plant to ensure on-time production and shipment of conforming products.</li>
<li>Minimize accidents and lost time injuries by creating a positive attitude amongst staff for safety, and providing prompt and effective action to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions as they become apparent.</li>
<li>Facilitate good communication and foster a team approach to problem solving.</li>
<li>Develop and recommend improvement plans concerning equipment, facilities, operations, and staffing.</li>
<li>Develop plans to improve adherence to high product quality standards and production fill rates.</li>
<li>Continually monitor results achieved in relation to planned goals and undertake necessary corrective action to achieve the desired results.</li>
<li>Work with Corporate and Plant level Quality and Regulatory groups to develop and implement Quality systems to ensure outgoing products meet customer standards.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a favorable employee relations environment and work with staff members on their personal growth and development goals to ensure employees feel encouraged and motivated to contribute at their full potential.</li>
<li>Accountable for the financial performance of all groups and areas managed. Ensure compliance with budgets and effectively communicate positive and negative variances.</li>
<li>Maintain and improve area level cleanliness and organization.</li>
<li>Identify continuous improvement opportunities and seeks out ways to reduce cost.</li>
<li>Ensure that products made within the plant are produced in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles across multiple production units.</li>
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<b>Education and Experience Profile</b><br>
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related degree</li>
<li>10+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong preference for candidates that have worked at a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) company</li>
<li>High speed aerosol and/or liquid filling experience is strongly preferred</li>
<li>Experience with using technology associated with filler and packaging lines</li>
<li>Lean manufacturing experience</li>
<li>ERP experience</li>
<li><b>Role not eligible for sponsorship</b></li>
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<b>Required Skills</b><br>
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<li>Strong leadership experience with proven results in manufacturing and supply chain.</li>
<li>Clearly demonstrated ability to develop manufacturing methods to meet product cost targets.</li>
<li>Strong ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.</li>
<li>Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer proficiency.</li>
<li>Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail.</li>
<li>Solid analytical and mathematical skills.</li>
<li>Ability to comprehend financial reports including budgetary guidelines, manufacturing labor and material standards, and project expenditures.</li>
<li>Ability to delegate and assign work, problem solve, answer questions and evaluate performance.</li>
<li>Ability to exercise independent judgment and interact with maturity and professionalism with subordinates, peers, superiors and external organizations including, but not limited to, customers and governmental agencies.</li>
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<b>Work Environment</b><p><b><br>
Role Location:</b> On-site, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM CST (core work hours)</p>
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Relocation Assistance: </b>May be provided for eligible candidates.</p>
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Working conditions include both an office environment and a manufacturing plant environment.</p>
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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.</p>
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Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.</p><br>
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Job Reference: US19727</div>

Senior Production Manager

Golden State Foods

<div><p><b>Description</b><br>
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<b>Continuous Improvement Manager</b><br>
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<b>ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS</b><br>
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.<br>
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<b>ABOUT THE JOB</b><br>
The <b>Continuous Improvement Manager </b>directs, manages, and provides guidance in driving positive change in the facility, including development and up skilling of 300+ associates. The key areas of focus are safety, training and implementing the GSF defined improvement process. Ensures appropriate measurements are developed and implemented to create benchmarks and targets. Develops plans and actions to ensure goals are achieved or exceeded.<br>
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<b>WHAT YOU'LL DO</b><br>
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Serving as a member of the Plant Leadership Team to collaboratively set strategies, masterplan activities, employee engagement activities, loss elimination ideas, and results delivery.</li><li>
Developing the cultural vision for the plant that provides the foundation for the IWS journey.</li><li>
Continually expanding and enhancing knowledge levels of Integrated Work Systems, lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, and industry &ldquo;best in class&rdquo; manufacturing methodologies and operations practices to develop a culture of continuous improvement &ndash; will need to stay about 12 months ahead of the plant in personal knowledge.</li><li>
Leading the plant leadership team in the integration of the appropriate actions to support the cultural vision and to support the delivery of the Compelling Business Need. Be the change agent within the plant leadership team that brings a focus to &lsquo;how&rsquo; results are delivered and sustained (&ldquo;IWS is the work&rdquo;).</li><li>
Building capability of the site leaders to implement IWS systems, tools, methodologies, capabilities, and standards.</li><li>
Ensuring CI tools and methodologies are used to drive all site result opportunities and to ensure all results are being sustained or improved per the site masterplan &ndash; own &ldquo;how&rdquo; breakthrough performance is achieved at the plant level.</li><li>
Responsible for the phased implementation of IWS at the plant &amp; benchmarking with other plants in the division to drive best practices &amp; standard work.</li><li>
Leading the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) process including maintaining measurement standards, coaching on improvement plans and strategies, training, coaching, and monthly reporting.</li><li>
Establishing and maintaining plant KPI&rsquo;s and visual plant tools.</li></ul><br>
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED</b><br>
<b>Education/Certification:</b><br>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering preferred from an accredited college or university.
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<b>Experience:</b><br>
 5 or more years of relevant work experience.<br>
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<b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b><br>
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<b>Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):</b><ul><li>
Project management concepts and techniques (J)</li><li>
Regulatory policies and procedures (J)</li><li>
Budgetary concepts and procedures (J)</li><li>
PC word processing/spreadsheet/presentation/database software (J)</li><li>
Continuous Improvement concepts and processes (E)</li></ul><br>
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<b>Skill and ability to:</b><ul><li>
Strategically influence all levels of the organization.
</li><li>Serve as a team member, facilitator and/or leader as the team role warrants</li><li>
Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment</li><li>
Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports</li><li>
Prepare and deliver presentations to a variety of customers</li><li>
Travel via airplane and drive an automobile</li><li>
Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service</li><li>
Act in accordance with GSF&rsquo;s Values and Creed</li><li>
Experience / working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies &ndash; TPM, lean manufacturing, IWS, etc.</li><li>
Ability to teach, coach, &amp; develop others &ndash; both on the plant floor &amp; on the plant leadership team</li><li>
Long term planning (strategic) with intermediate actions along the way (tactical)</li><li>
Process-driven, loss-focused, results-oriented approach</li><li>
Problem solving skill-set (by degree &ndash; engineering or by experience)</li><li>
Proven leadership skills</li><li>
Collaboration &ndash; ability to partner with &amp; influence others</li></ul><br>
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<b>LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY</b><br>
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May manage various external vendors.<br>
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<b>PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES</b><ul><li>
Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness</li><li>
Training budget and related expenses</li><li>
Productivity/quality standards: return to work<br>
Regulatory compliance and training (GMP, HACCP, OSHA)</li><li>
Teamwork within the department and across departments</li><li>
Project/assignment standards</li><li>
Customer satisfaction</li><li>
Employee development to meet GSF&rsquo;s projected near- and mid-term objectives</li></ul><br>
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<b>WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL GET</b><ul><li><b>
People First:</b> At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
</li><li><b>Values Driven:</b> Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.</li><li><b>
People Development:</b> At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.</li><li><b>
Philanthropy &amp; Sustainability:</b> We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
</li><li><b>Extensive Benefits:</b> Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.</li></ul></div>

Continuous Improvement Manager

JTI - Japan Tobacco International

<div><div><p>The position holder drives data-based performance management across operations, including KPI analysis, visualization, and reporting to support strategic planning (e.g., ASP, OLs). They ensure timely data consolidation for informed decision-making and lead continuous improvement initiatives such as LCO, IWS, and Kaizen.
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Aligned with the My Way framework, the role promotes empathy and collaboration (Start with Us), ownership and value creation (Make It Count), open challenge and bold thinking (Welcome Challenge), and responsible, forward-looking decisions (Shape Tomorrow, Today).
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The role supports robust data systems, enforces daily routines, and facilitates regular performance reviews. It guides teams in solving gaps using tools like Why-Why, UPS, IPS,
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and IDA. Additional responsibilities include managing the Innovate suggestion system, coordinating ASP planning, ensuring accurate month-end closing, and promoting operational excellence through 5S and compliance with legal and JTI standards
</p><p>Responsibilities:
</p><ul><li>Lead daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting across factory operations
</li><li>Analyze production and machinery data, identify gaps, and prepare performance presentations.
</li><li>Facilitate monthly performance meetings and ensure accurate month-end closing (stock reconciliation, production order validation)
</li><li>Generate reports using global standards and ensure timely data submission.
</li><li>Drive continuous improvement programs (Kaizen, 5S3R, TPM, Kanban, IWS, LCO).
</li><li>Promote lean practices and waste elimination aligned with IWS principles and COTF program.
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Ensure pillar audits and action plan updates.
</li><li>Provide on-the-job training and orientation for process improvement tools.
</li><li>Define and communicate responsibilities clearly across teams
</li><li>Manage the Innovate suggestion system and ensure follow-up and implementation
</li><li>Encourage employee participation and lead coaching to improve suggestion KPIs.
</li><li>Sustain a rewarding system to boost engagement and innovation
</li></ul><p>Qualifications:
</p><ul><li>Manage the Innovate suggestion system and ensure follow-up and implementation.
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Encourage employee participation and lead coaching to improve suggestion KPIs.
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Sustain a rewarding system to boost engagement and innovation.
</li><li>Detailed knowledge and experience of general management and production technologies, process improvement , data analysis, quality standards, safety management and cost / budgetary control, leadership &amp; motivation skills.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>

Process Analyst Supervisor

KnowHireMatch

Production Manager – 1st Shift
<br>Fabrication & Welding
<br>Chicago IL (Onsite SW Suburb) - NO RELOCATION PROVIDED
<br><b>Compensation:</b> 95-128K
<br>Seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee multi-shift fabrication, welding, and CNC operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. You’ll drive process improvements, mentor emerging leaders, and deliver exceptional results across the shop floor.
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<b>Key Responsibilities:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Managed a Team of 60-70 in fabrication and welding to meet production schedules, reduce process times, and maximize resource utilization.</li>
<li>Partner with supervisors to evaluate and improve processes using Lean and Six Sigma principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Define, monitor, and improve KPIs including OEE, scrap, rework, throughput, and first-pass yield.</li>
<li>Oversee CNC operations and welding/fabrication practices to ensure efficiency, quality, and reliability.</li>
<li>Implement Lean tools such as 5S, visual management, and standard work to stabilize and optimize processes.</li>
<li>Research and introduce new technologies and automation to boost throughput and reduce costs.</li>
<li>Manage departmental budgets and participate in strategic planning for capital investments.</li>
<li>Ensure timely, high-quality execution of customer orders while resolving production delays and resource constraints.</li>
<li>Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and team members, including performance management and onboarding.</li>
<li>Promote a safe, compliant, and productive work environment across all shifts.</li>
</ul>
<b>Requirements:</b><br>
<b>Qualifications:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred in Welding Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field or applicable experience in lieu of degree.</li>
<li>3+ years of supervisory experience in fabrication, welding, or CNC operations.</li>
<li>5+ years of manufacturing experience with strong fabrication, welding and machining knowledge.</li>
<li>Proven success leading multi-shift operations and improving KPIs through structured methodologies.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement frameworks.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.</li>
<li>Proficient in ERP/MES systems and production reporting tools.</li>
</ul>
<b>Preferred:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>AWS certification or equivalent</li>
<li>Experience with robotic welding systems or automation</li>
<li>Background in engineered-to-order production</li>
</ul>
<b>Benefits:</b><br>
<b>Compensation & Benefits:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Salary: $100k – 128k and is based on experience</li>
<li>Eligible for Quarterly Bonus</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, and Vacation</li>
<li>Modern, state-of-the-art, air-conditioned/heated manufacturing facility</li>
</ul>


Production Manager - 1st Shift

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