* job family: continuous improvement
* time type: full time
* job requisition id: r0006579
* experience years: 5-10 years of experience
* employee type: regular
* remote type: onsite
about the opportunity
process innovation manager (pim) is responsible for implementing strategies and initiatives based on industrial engineering & continuous improvement methodologies aiming to create lean, value-added processes driving labor improvements, automation/mechanization, cost reductions and savings across dota dc/mfg network. This role is also accountable to lead efforts to identify, follow up and document opportunities for process improvement and put in place the tools to solve and enhance productivity, reduce/eliminate waste, solve operational challenges, rationalize cost, deliver savings and achieve business goals through cross-functional teams. We are not looking for a consultant or an advisor; we are looking for an agent of change who is willing to deep dive in processes, empower and roll up people in a living culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate must have experience in leading and managing teams & continuous improvement initiatives, projects and be able to demonstrate through metrics and/or kpis a track record of successful implementation of added value initiatives.
responsibilities
* develop and implement a continuous improvement methodology for cooling operations through quality tools, standards and good practices.
* identify and implement innovative automated/mechanized solutions to enhance processes and increase productivity through operational leaders.
* establish and lead a labor management system that will drive labor efficiency across dota distribution.
* develop a pay for performance/productivity program based on successful implementation of a labor management system.
* monitor and track current project performance using metrics and key performance indicators (kpis).
* collaborate -along with cross-functional teams- and develop data-driven solutions to ensure the quality of all implementations.
* develop, implement, and maintain quality audits using tools such as pdca, sdca and others that promote continuous improvement standards.
* oversee and document all processes and improvement initiatives.
other tasks:
* create and implement training and staff development programs.
* design and implement standard guidelines for action plans to eliminate waste or ineffective practices, processes and procedures.
* ensure action plans derived from continuous improvement tools are developed, executed, and conclude in quality, productivity and cost savings results.
candidate profile
education, knowledge and experience
academic degree: bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences or a related career. master’s degree is a plus.
professional experience on the job: > 5 years of significant expertise managing and leading high performing teams as well as managing and implementing continuous improvement programs and/or automation/mechanization initiatives.
professional experience on the functional area: > 5 years.
areas of experience: supply chain (logistics, distribution, transportation), operations, manufacturing, produce/perishable goods, maintenance and project management background highly preferred.
certifications and technical skills: vsm, lean mfg., tpm and six sigma (tools and principles), project management + a high level of understanding of financial and cost analysis to support and justify productivity and saving initiatives.
experience managing people (years): > 5 years.
preferred (other) qualifications
* multi-skills.
* empathic.
* high level of resilience.
* international mobility.
* passport & us visa.
about driscolls
driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.
driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no gmos. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.
driscoll's is the trusted brand for only the finest berries.
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