Manager, Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence @USB Ardent Mills LLC

[Hiring] Manager, Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence @USB Ardent Mills LLC

Apr 01, 2025 - USB Ardent Mills LLC is hiring a remote Manager, Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence. 💸 Salary: $102,600 - $153,900 plus 15% annual bonus. 📍Location: USA.

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Role Description

The Manager, Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence will be responsible for maintaining the Operational Excellence program at Ardent Mills, focused on improving operational efficiencies of our operating sites, supporting improvement initiatives to reduce waste and production costs, and implementing Lean Six Sigma principles across Ardent Mills.

Create Operational Excellence program, build standards and expectations and drive implementation throughout the organization
Lead a team of 1 direct report and coach and guide Operations Excellence Practitioner team members
Provide tactical support for daily execution of the team and identify growth areas to expand team members skills
Utilize data driven problem-solving approach to scope and lead cost savings projects to reduce overall production costs and waste for broader business problems
Build and deliver continuous improvement training programs and activities following Lean, Six Sigma, TPM and other CI methodologies
Maintain the CI Toolkit resources, standards and training materials
Set and maintain performance expectations with Operations leadership and influence to achieve positive results
Partner with operations team members to execute continuous improvement efforts and support cost savings project pipeline activities
Lead efforts in change management for Continuous Improvement efforts
Ensure best practices are shared and implemented across the business
Seek out new methodologies and opportunities for simplicity to increase process effectiveness

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred, with 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing and 5+ years in CI-focused roles
Demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement tools and methodologies used to implement a Continuous Improvement Culture
Successful experience applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to get results (value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Error proofing, SMED, team problem solving, etc.)
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (or obtain certification)
Ability to coach and develop both individuals and teams
Self-starter with a high degree of energy and passion; ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize
Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others both verbally and in writing
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook

Requirements

3-5 years of experience leading cross functional teams without formal authority
Knowledge of facilitation and organizational change management (a plus)
Food manufacturing experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)

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Salary 💸 $102,600 - $153,900 plus 15% annual bonus	Remote Location USA
Job Type full-time	Posted Apr 01, 2025

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