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Senior Manager, Operations Excellence
RefrescoOperations Excellence, Sr Manager leading Continuous Improvement strategy for beverage production across multiple manufacturing plants while ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
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Hard Skills
Lean methodologiesKaizen eventsValue Stream MappingStandard WorkVisual ManagementRoot Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)5-WhyFishbone AnalysisContinuous ImprovementProduction management systems
Soft Skills
coachingcollaborationchange managementplanningleadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationanalytical skillsproactivity
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcelOutlookWindowsSAP Maintenance Moduleoperational management systemskey performance indicators (KPIs)Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)PPE requirementshealth and safety policies
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field
Industry Keywords
operational efficiencyequipment reliabilitysafetyqualityregulatory complianceOSHAEPAFDASQF standardswaste reduction
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Director
- Serves as a regional CI leader with accountability for driving continuous improvement strategy, governance, and results
- Responsible for auditing, coaching, coordinating, and sustaining CI initiatives across multiple manufacturing plants
- Partnering with the Corporate CI team, Plant Leadership, and Maintenance teams
- Monitors, audits, coaches, and drives the strategic deployment of CI strategies and best practices to enhance operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and overall plant performance
- Evaluates the organization’s operational systems at a regional level to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with organizational standards
- Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements across assigned region
- Lead, facilitate, and coach Kaizen events for high‑impact regional initiatives and complex cross‑site opportunities to drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, labor efficiency, yield, and maintenance effectiveness
- Train and mentor employees and plant leadership teams in Lean methodologies, including 5S, SMED, Centerlining, PdM, RCA, and Standard Work
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and waste reduction while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and FDA regulations
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational management systems, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement across the region
- Champion best practice sharing and continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and CI teams.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree required in engineering field or related field preferred
- 5+ years in Continuous Improvement / Lean roles
- Hands-on experience deploying production management systems and lean methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Visual Management to improve efficiency and reduce waste
- Demonstrated success in implementing and sustaining cultural, operational, and maintenance improvements through structured change management
- Skilled in planning, leading, and coaching Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement, asset reliability, and operational excellence
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Windows) with the ability to quickly adapt to new software applications; SAP Maintenance Module experience preferred
- Comprehensive understanding of SQF standards, OSHA, and maintenance best practices, with a strong commitment to Food Safety, Food Quality, and regulatory compliance
- Ability to analyze maintenance and operational KPIs to drive data-driven decisions that enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize costs
- Experience in teaching, coaching, and applying structured problem-solving methodologies, such as 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), to eliminate recurring issues
- Strong capability in collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate CI strategies, ensuring alignment across departments
- Willingness to adjust work hours or shifts as needed based on production, maintenance, and operational demands
- Proactive in identifying, prioritizing, and executing maintenance and CI opportunities with a sense of urgency to improve safety, quality, and equipment uptime.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
- Well-being Benefit Discount and Total Reward Programs