.select how often (in days) to receive an alert: create alertcompany overviewfor more than 115 years, ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations.
today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the united states.job locationthis position is based in reynosa, tamaulipas, mexico.
a valid visa or the ability to obtain one to travel to the us is required.want to make an impact?The continuous improvement manager will build and sustain a continuous improvement culture across all levels of the factory using a variety of continuous improvement tools.
this individual will work cross-functionally using strong communication skills to instill a culture focused on prioritizing top losses and using strong analytical skills to improve safety, quality, cost, and oee on a daily basis.ways you will make a differencechampion continuous improvement and tpm methodologies along with a lean mindset across the facility.deploy strategic methodologies, systems, and tools including autonomous maintenance, preventative maintenance, smed, problem solving, green belt/black belt project, and process mapping to deliver site oee and cost savings goals.drive and support cost ideations and diagnostics, along with tracking projects for visibility.provide tracking and regular communication to various plant functions and teams regarding manufacturing reliability progress.integrate system health and project monitoring into current structure (coe meetings, operational reviews) to ensure sustainability of improvements.identify and troubleshoot chronic and sporadic losses by engaging and collaborating with hourly personnel and supervisors.
drive losses to zero using spc, six sigma, and other lean principles.utilize systems and tools to deliver a reduction in minor stops and breakdowns.drive restoration to base condition of bottleneck equipment through am and pm execution (cils, centerlines, defect identification, 5s, visual management).build capability in the pm team to effectively plan, schedule, and execute work; install and sustain thebreakdown elimination and equipment classification systems.identify and implement new technology improvements.build capability by developing and executing training for operations, leadership, and plant associates on methodologies, systems, and tools.support plant implementation of am and pm by coaching supervisors/managers to ensure their capability to lead work teams.promote a change of culture within the group/site – especially at the front-line level.lead and coach projects that align with key priorities and help develop strategic plans to ensure that manufacturing sites achieve their goals.guide the plant floor data standardization, collection, utilization, and management to drive continuous improvement.develop and mentor professional growth and advancement of departmental staff.train and support managers and supervisors as necessary