Manager, Operational Excellence

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employee's total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Pay Range for this position is: $133,206-$199,809 depending on experience and geographical location.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operational Excellence Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is based out of our Seabrook, NJ location. This individual will be responsible to guide the management team in implementing an Operational Excellence methodology and culture as well as lead and coordinate high-level continuous improvement projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of the job)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Leads and designs Manufacturing Operational Excellence goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the factory.
• Manages all activities for continuous improvement and performance enhancement.
• Employs TPM, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies to accomplish business objectives.
• Assists with development and review of specification sheets, CILs, Centerlines, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Engages in Safety and Quality culture by active participation in meetings and investigations.
• Guides factory team to establish corrective actions, preventive actions, and process controls to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.
• Assists Production and Maintenance to achieve OEE, Yield, and Cost per Case goals by analyzing machine downtime, speeds, and waste.
• Facilitates Factory strategy sessions to achieve organizational goals.
• Trains both hourly and salary staff on root cause analysis, TPM, and Lean Six Sigma
• Performs all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or equivalent
• Five or more years in manufacturing operations
• Continuous improvement project experience
• Experience training and developing others
• Experience implementing a TPM and/or Lean Six Sigma culture
• Black Belt level training and certification
• Excellent PC skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Analyze data by creating and manipulating a pivot table in Excel
• Experience with machine downtime tracking software
• ERP knowledge
• Willing and able to occasionally work evening shifts to observe operations and train others
• The position requires a high level of creativity, exceptional organization, change management, and project management skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks with the capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.
• Must be able to coordinate all operational aspects of diverse project work and work productively with a wide range of people and job levels, both internally and externally to achieve objectives.
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality of all interactions and communications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage manufacturing industry

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

FREQUENT: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in the area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

VISION: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic,…