Overview

The Manager, Continuous Improvement will support building out strategic plans along with developing and implementing process initiatives to drive improvement in productivity, quality, and service across the BBG network of distribution centers. This role will also work to improve the integration of BBG operations into the overall supply chain, both upstream with suppliers and downstream with customers. This corporate role works in a collaborative & cross functional environment to implement CI methods, engineering methodologies, lean tools, and training to support sustainable continuous improvement that improves both operational and financial metrics.

This position can be based in a Breakthru Beverage market to operate in a hybrid capacity - two days in the office, three days from home. 

Responsibilities

• Primary resource for supporting Operations AOP strategic plans focused on cost reduction
• Process & systems subject matter expert providing training, coaching and mentoring to develop site SMEs
• Analyze existing processes, identifying bottlenecks & inefficiencies, work closely with cross functional leadership to execute improvement opportunities
• Analyze performance data, metrics, and KPIs to identify trends, and areas of opportunity
• Establish and maintain engineered labor standards. Provide corporate oversight supporting sites
• Educate others in support of spreading best practices across all site locations
• Develop & maintain operating guidelines (SOPs) and training curriculums
• Implement innovative solutions to optimize workflows – process, systems, technology, automation
• Leverage WMS system to drive operational efficiencies
• Implement process initiatives that support company sustainability objectives
• Develop metrics that measure effectiveness of CI initiatives
• Mentor project and site operations managers on lean six sigma skills
• Stay abreast with latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading process improvement or six sigma leadership
• Profound understanding of WMS system.
• Ability to develop and document clear and comprehensive technical documentation
• Demonstrated leadership implementing & managing technology & automation
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships with business partners
• Outstanding project management and change leadership skills
• Willing student, coach and practitioner of lean principles
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software.
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Strong analytic and reporting skills and ability to identify insights, trends, and factors critical to managing success.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills with strong business and financial acumen
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment.
• Travel up to 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Green or black belt six sigma certification
• SAP system experience and understanding

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
• Frequently sit, stand, bend, squat, and reach.
• Regularly lift 45-65 lbs.
• Must talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a vehicle and tech device.
• Carrying and lifting of up to 65 pounds to perform various duties as assigned for extended periods
• Frequent reaching with intermittent reaching overhead
• Standing for extended periods of time to perform various duties
• Walking for extended periods of time to perform various duties
• Frequent squatting and/or bending to perform various duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine. Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues.
• Requires conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications, where sufficient information may not be available.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

EEO Statement

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available Here, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Category

Corporate- Operations