gategroup
Continuous Improvement OPEX Manager
New York, NY, USA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$80k-$90kDetected 13 days ago
AgileExcelPerformance ManagementAutoCADLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing
About the role
- Responsible for analyzing material and information flows for operations units in the region to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization.
- Passion - Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care.
- We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. - We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.
Responsibilities
- Support management and associates in overall change process.
- Train and build capability in all levels of organization regarding lean manufacturing
- Perform diagnostics on major cost drivers (material, labor and OOC)
- Support and drive continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safety.
- Train and build capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean Manufacturing; perform diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC
- Propose and keep up with company Best Practices and benchmark initiatives; coach other Continuous Improvement Managers and lead training and presentation sessions
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.
- Must be able to work autonomic and have an analytical mind.
Nice to have
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment required
- Experience leading projects and people across organizations, and maintaining mandatory standards to ensure the safety of products and processes and to improve product quality required
- Experience analyzing operations and its cost drivers, analyzing material and information flows, and analyzing productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques, including "Just in Time" (takt-flow-pull), 5S and workplace organization as well as value stream mapping and Kanban system preferred.
Skills
- (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
- 6-Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.
- ServSafe Certification preferred
- Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required
- Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Must have strong and effective leadership skills
- Excellent time management skills required
- Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities
- Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required
- Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance
- Ability to effectively work with diverse work groups and all levels of the Operation. Exposure to AutoCad a plus
Compensation
- Salary Range: 80-90K
Benefits
- Company sponsored life insurance
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
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