Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, Shearer's has 17 state-of-the-art, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa, Ontario and Alberta, Canada, including one of the industry's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum LEED certified facilities in Massillon, Ohio. The Company is known for producing the highest quality snacks in assorted flavors and sizes, including kettle cooked potato chips, traditional potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese curls and other extruded snacks, and corn chips, as well as cookies, crackers, and wafers.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Brewster, Ohio

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming manufacturing processes and driving innovation? We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team at the Brewster, Ohio facility.

Your Mission:

As Continuous Improvement Manager, you will be at the forefront of Lean Manufacturing and Focus Improvement initiatives. You’ll provide direction, support, and execution while embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) across our facility. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

•    Creating the CI Master Plan: Develop and implement CI work processes at a site-wide level, including Kaizen, productivity cycles, RCA, and more.
•    Leading Kaizen Activities: Use your Lean Six Sigma expertise to coach and facilitate activities that eliminate complex losses and achieve productivity targets.
•    Implementing Health Checks: Ensure CI work processes are delivering results consistently and effectively.
•    Managing Data Systems: Oversee the automatic data collection system and train the team on its use and functionality.
•    Performance Metrics: Analyze and reduce planned and unplanned losses, focusing on TEEP and OEE metrics.
•    Driving Reliability Improvements: Own the Reliability Improvement Plan Work Process, coaching others to analyze data and trends.
•    Supporting Zero Loss Goals: Work with other function leaders to help them achieve their zero loss objectives.
•    Facilitating Benchmarking: Lead internal and external benchmarking and replication activities.
•    Partnering with Leadership: Collaborate with facility operations and corporate leaders to drive Lean/CI initiatives.
•    Tracking Progress: Maintain and communicate metrics that record successes and track progress.
•    Supporting Engineering Initiatives: Support capital improvement and other engineering projects related to continuous improvement.

We’re looking for someone with:

•    Experience: 3-5 years of manufacturing plant leadership experience as a Production Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Operations Engineer, Industrial Engineer or similar roles in a consumer product manufacturing facility.
•    Continuous Improvement Expertise: Significant experience with CI tools like Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and other engagement and process improvement techniques.
•    Education: A four-year degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
•    Knowledge: Applicable academic and/or professional experience in food science, engineering, or general business.
•    Analytical Skills: Great analytical abilities to understand complex manufacturing systems.
•    Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence.
•    Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and communication skills.
•    Flexibility: Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule to support a 24/7 operation on an as needed basis.

If you’re up for the challenge and ready to make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be a part of our exciting journey of continuous improvement and innovation.

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

To all recruitment agencies: Shearer’s Snacks does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees or any other company location. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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