Manager, Regional Operational Excellence

Manager, Regional Operational Excellence

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

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The Manager, Regional Operational Excellence is accountable for implementing Campbell's Way of Working - Operational Excellence (C-WoW OpEx) across the Region for multiple sites (manufacturing, warehouses, and distribution centers). Campbell's Way of Working - Operational Excellence encompasses both a Priming Kit and a Playbook. The Regional Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for ensuring standardization of systems, processes & tools. The Regional Operational Excellence Manager is also responsible for driving standardization & maturity of least one pillar across the entire Network of 23 plants and 40+ warehouses and distribution centers. This is a critical role with oversight for the implementation of World Class operational excellence strategies to optimize Supply Chain improvements and improve all metrics in the Balanced Scorecard. This role requires close collaboration with key Supply Chain functions such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, Safety and Logistics. This position will have exposure to and will interface with site Operational Excellence leads and Site Leadership Teams.

What you will do :

• Coach and support all C-WoW pillar teams at sites within the region to drive improvements across the site Balance Scorecard. Drive loss awareness leveraging tools such as Zero Loss Analysis and Value Stream Mapping. Lead and support Kaizen and Pillar events to drive improvements and build site capabilities. Conduct Maturity Assessments through system assessments, data analysis, observations and interviews. Coach pillar teams to develop deployment plans to improve maturity. Ensure deployment plans are adhered to and regular stakeholder check ins such as Program Operating Committee (POC) meetings and Sponsor update meetings occur to ensure C-WoW program sustainability and track progress.
• Work with the site OpEx lead and the site leadership team to build the appropriate OpEx capabilities. Leverage pull-forward strategy prior to OpEx events to accelerate capability building across the region and Network. Execute OpEx capability training sessions for the site leadership teams, pillar teams, front line leadership teams and team members.
• Ensure improvements identified are rolled into the plant enabler program to capture savings. Track pillar team key performance indicators to ensure improvements are sustained and countermeasures are developed if needed. Coach and support Zero Loss Analysis and Value Stream Mapping to identify loss opportunities and build the enabler pipeline.
• Ability to coach, work collaboratively and successfully influence stakeholders. Ability to effect change throughout an organization by leading through others. Demonstrated program management skills with ability to deliver results across multi-site manufacturing and warehousing operations. Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, integrity and trust and the ability to motivate. Strong analytical skills and business acumen. Ability to successfully work in a cross functional environment.

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Compensation and Benefits :

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $105,000-$151,000. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

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