Manager, Operations Excellence
Ardent Mills
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $102,600 - $136,896 per year
About the role
- Establish and maintain ROOT, the Ardent Mills Operational Excellence program
- Govern and maintain CI standards, toolkits, templates, and training materials
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Continuous Improvement practitioners
- Execute a prioritized pipeline of operational excellence initiatives across sites and functions
- Develop and deliver Continuous Improvement training using Lean Six Sigma, TPM, and related methodologies
- Partner with leadership to set performance expectations and influence outcomes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing
- 5+ years in CI-focused roles
- Demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement tools and methodologies
- Successful experience applying Lean and Six Sigma tools
- 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
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook
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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Continuous ImprovementLean Six SigmaTPMCI standardscoachingtraining developmentoperational excellenceperformance managementprocess improvementdata analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipteam developmentinfluencingself-starterhigh energypassioncommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcoaching
Certifications
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification