gategroup

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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