Manager, Operational Excellence Job at Campbell Soup Company (Maxton)

Job Description

The Manager, Operational Excellence, is accountable for implementing Operational Excellence as a way of working within the plant. The implementation of Operational Excellence includes the Operating System, Management Infrastructure and Mindsets, Behaviors & Capabilities supported by Industry 4.0. Activities include leading cross functional Opex teams, leading Opex workstreams, driving daily issue resolution and performance improvements across all key metrics across the site scorecard. This is a critical role with oversight for the implementation of world-class operational excellence strategies to optimize supply chain improvements and improve the cost of product sold. This role requires close collaboration with key Supply Chain functions such as Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, and Logistics. This position will have exposure to and will interface with Plant Managers, Operations Managers and will influence site direction.

Job Responsibility

OpEx Leadership: Lead & coach OPEX teams to drive improvements across the Balance Scorecard
Diagnostics: Conduct diagnostics on the Operating System (OS), Management Infrastructure (MI), Mindset, Behaviors & Capabilities (MBC) and Industry 4.0 for identified systems/lines
Implementation Plans: Coach OPEX team to develop tactical implementation plans (TIPs)
Capability Building: Work with the site leadership team to plan and build the appropriate OPEX capability
Cost Management: Ensure improvements identified in OPEX team charters are rolled into the plant enabler program
Stakeholder Influence: Coach and work collaboratively to influence stakeholders to effect change
Program Management: Manage and oversee various programs related to operational excellence and continuous improvement
Strategic Deployment: Responsible for deploying the Campbell’s Operational Excellence strategy
Tactical Direction: Providing direction in the development and implementation of tactical objectives
Expertise and Advisory: Serving as the internal organizational expert and advisor
Anticipating Challenges: Anticipating internal and external business challenges and regulatory issues
Problem Solving: Solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business
Operational Latitude: Operating with broad latitude in a complex environment
Leadership: Directing the activities of others, guiding teams to implement Operational Excellence initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment and support for OpEx initiatives
Performance Metrics: Monitoring and analyzing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Innovation: Driving innovation in operational practices
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all OpEx activities comply with relevant regulations and standards
Training and Development: Providing training and development opportunities
Change Management: Leading change initiatives and overcoming resistance to organizational change

Requirements

High School Degree or GED
2 years’ experience with Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma fundamentals
2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment
1 year people management experience

Nice to have

Bachelor's Degree
Working knowledge in concepts of Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing and Asset Care & Reliability
Knowledge and previous experience in improving organizational capability through learning and development programs, and/or High-Performance Work Systems
Cross-functional manufacturing experience with a strong understanding of OPEX, Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Visual Factory, 5S
Continuous Improvement certifications such as Lean or Lean Six Sigma
Experience with leading / executing the elements Operational Excellence and organizational learning and development in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success in driving change and influencing stakeholders at all levels without direct authority, through effective communication and relationship-building
Strong track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and drive operational excellence initiatives
Proven ability to analyze complex data sets to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP
Excellent leadership skills, compelling communication skills, and the ability to inspire, engage and motivate

What we offer

medical
dental
short and long-term disability
AD&D
life insurance
matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
unlimited sick time
paid time off
holiday pay
free access to the fitness center (if in WHQ)
access to on-site day care
company store
Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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