Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.

Situated in Stanislaus County, our Turlock South manufacturing plant specializes in the production of butter and milk powder.

We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

We offer a generous total rewards package that includes :

• Salary Range $84,533 - $126,512
• Family medical / dental / vision
• Generous company contributions to 401k
• Relocation Assistance
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for driving the improvement of processes and systems in California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) manufacturing facilities by implementing programs with continuing long-term benefits. This includes but is not limited to working with other CI Team Members, leading multi-disciplinary team projects to implement standardized systems and processes which assist teams in achieving enterprise goals.

Position is approximately 75% during normal business hours, while reachable by cell phone 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Approximately 25% of time spent on site will be after hours and on weekends. This is flexible depending on the needs of the organization and active project(s). Travel to other sites and / or offsite training may be required.

This role is a key position within the organization, responsible for delivering process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple departments. It will play an essential role in helping to foster a culture of sustainable change through the creation and embedding of LEAN-Six Sigma-Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodology and the supporting framework to deliver lasting results.

Key Responsibilities include :

This position requires the ability to lead teams of people to achieve positive results through others (e.g. Influence). Responsible for supervising project teams and assigned tasks.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability, while maintaining excellent verbal and written communication with managers and employees.

Bachelor of Science in related field or a minimum of 5 years of proven continuous improvement analytical experience from a similar role, with an excellent understanding of continuous improvement concepts, including Six Sigma, Lean, TPM or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possess an accredited Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or demonstrate ability to obtain such within the first 3 months of employment.

Experience in hands-on implementation of continuous improvement programs and Lean solutions.

Experience designing remediation plans to address productivity and efficiency issues and a track record of following through to ensure closure.

English is required as the spoken language. Other languages are a definite asset. A well-modulated tonal volume is required, with excellent diction skills needed.

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.