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Sr Manager, Tempo Continuous Improvement
Sr Manager, Tempo Continuous ImprovementHome Chef • Chicago, Illinois, USA
Sr Manager, Tempo Continuous Improvement

Sr Manager, Tempo Continuous Improvement

Home Chef • Chicago, Illinois, USA
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Senior Manager of Tempo Continuous Improvement (CI) will lead a team of CI Project Managers focused on process and product improvements for the Tempo brand. Responsibilities include identifying more efficient methods of Prep and Assembly; owning standard rates and active management process; monitoring and actioning against KPIs such as error rate waste and meals per hour; and ensuring processes are standardized across sites.

Detailed Responsibilities

Leads the Tempo CI Team :

  • Develop and maintain CI team project roadmap ensuring direct reports are focused on initiatives that will have the most impact on the business
  • Hold team accountable to meeting project scope and timelines
  • Implement change management methodologies to ensure smooth transitions and sustained improvements
  • Manage performance recognizing achievement providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary

Identify and implement operational efficiency improvements :

  • Provide hands on training & coaching in lean principles (Value Stream Mapping Kaizen 5S Standard Work Line / Cell Design Single Piece Flow Material Flow Visual Management SMED TPM Root Cause Problem Solving etc.) and tools to eliminate waste in all Tempo operations functions
  • Lead the deployment of the Management System tools and standards
  • Identify and prioritize Capital project requests and coordinate with Engineering team on implementation
  • Ensure team is performing hands-on observations and time studies to gain insight into opportunities from shop floor employees
  • Collaborate with R&D team for recipe and cook program improvements :

  • Monitor compliance to proper cook programs in order to ensure consistency across sites and work with R&D to troubleshoot and update programs as necessary
  • Provide subject matter expertise on ovens tilt skillets and blast chillers
  • Identify opportunities to improve raw material packaging for ease of unboxing and work with Supply Chain to address
  • Attend R&D <>
  • operations collaboration meetings

    Monitor and action against key KPIs such as error rate food cost / waste and meals / hr :

  • Establish and maintain a robust system for monitoring and reporting on key improvement metrics
  • Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to drive decision-making processes and measure the impact of continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop a sustainable process to regularly collect yield data and update in Admin
  • Closely monitor error rate and work with site teams for improvements within RTH or on boxing lines
  • This position requires 25-50% travel.

    Qualifications

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

  • Completion of a four-year degree program
  • Minimum of 3 years of Continuous Improvement experience in a fast-paced environment and a track record of leading by example
  • Experience leading a team preferred
  • Interpersonal skills to work with team members across functions and in both production and corporate environments
  • Analytical proficiency to meet variable needs of the business
  • Ability to think outside-the-box
  • Ability to react on the fly to unforeseen production and planning scenarios as they arise
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in production / operational environments or working directly with those in a production / operational environment
  • Computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word Excel Gmail PowerPoint)
  • Strong ability to track details and to keep track of projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Results-oriented attitude; able to multi-task and get things done
  • Willingness to embrace change and adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50%
  • More About Us

    Perks and benefits

  • Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
  • Medical dental vision life and disability insurance available
  • Paid holidays sick time and vacation time
  • 401k program
  • Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical dependent care parking or transit expenses
  • How We Work Together

    We are humble team players.

    We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

    We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.

    We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

    We take ownership.

    We approach ambiguous problems prepared to dive in get curious and learn more. We are results-driven always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

    Be at Home at Home Chef

    We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities backgrounds and perspectives. You can trust that youll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

    We welcome people of all races colors religions national origin or ancestry sex (including sexual identity) age physical or mental disabilities pregnancy veteran or military status unfavorable discharge from military service genetic information sexual orientation marital status order of protection status citizenship status arrest record or expunged / sealed convictions or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal state or local law.

    Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our People team at .

    Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location experience skills and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper addition to base salary Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage 401k match and paid time off.

    Illinois Pay Range

    $120000 - $130000 USD

    To view the California Applicant Notice click here

    Required Experience :

    Manager

    Key Skills

    Business Intelligence,Children Activity,Business Analysis,Corporate Sales,ABB,Corporate Development

    Employment Type : Temp

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 120000 - 130000

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