Continuous Improvement Manager - Savannah, GA

Company: Kerry
Location: Savannah
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Requisition ID 19403Position Type (US)Full TimeCareer Function Manufacturing/ProductionRecruiter *LI-ARPosting Type LILeading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it''s how we''ve become the world''s leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it''s building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 24,000+ colleagues across the globe and 15,000+ Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.About KerryA career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.Where You''ll WorkOur Savannah, GA location is a part of our Liquid Beverage division. We produce nutritional drinks, liquid flavorings, and teas for Kerry brands and customers.What You''ll DoAs a Continuous Improvement Manager, you''ll share your TPM (total productive maintenance) knowledge and support the team with their equipment maintenance program and achieve better production results.The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of a lean manufacturing system in the facility. The role will define and teach new ways of working utilizing lean methodologies. The CI Manager will lead, train and execute continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve KPI performance and increase site leadership and hourly employee knowledge and behaviors to remove waste in all areas of the site.What You''ll NeedBachelor''s or Master''s degree in Engineering, Business, or Food Science is required7+ years Lean manufacturing methodology and proficiency leading kaizen events, value stream mapping and utilizing lean problem. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing certifications are highly preferredHACCP/food safety experience in food or beverage manufacturing environmentsIntermediate to advanced computer skills including SAP and other systemsTPM - total productive maintenance is a plus11 Artley Rd, Savannah, GA 31408 #foodmanufacturing #continuousimprovement #CI #sixsigma #LEAN #TPMKerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. EEO is the Law poster can be found here . Additional information can also be here .by Jobble

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