What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager (OPEX) position at Cavendish Farms?
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is responsible for identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, yield, productivity, and cost while building sustainable processes that support long-term operational success. The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead the Continuous Improvement Team and Development Team (Training), working closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Shipping & Receiving to drive measurable results across the plant.
The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with hands-on experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment. They will spend significant time on the production floor, partnering with employees and leaders to understand challenges, implement solutions, and sustain improvements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven leader who enjoys developing people, influencing change, and making a meaningful impact on plant performance while preparing for future operational leadership opportunities.
Work Location: Jamestown, ND
Application Deadline: July 5th, 2026
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is responsible for identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, yield, productivity, and cost while building sustainable processes that support long-term operational success. The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead the Continuous Improvement Team and Development Team (Training), working closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Shipping & Receiving to drive measurable results across the plant.
The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with hands-on experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment. They will spend significant time on the production floor, partnering with employees and leaders to understand challenges, implement solutions, and sustain improvements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven leader who enjoys developing people, influencing change, and making a meaningful impact on plant performance while preparing for future operational leadership opportunities.
Work Location: Jamestown, ND
Application Deadline: July 5th, 2026
Responsibilities
- Lead the Continuous Improvement and Development (training) teams, providing coaching, development, and performance leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, yield, productivity, efficiency, and cost performance.
- Lead cross-functional improvement projects involving Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Shipping & Receiving.
- Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Facilitate problem-solving activities, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement workshops across the plant.
- Develop and implement standard work, performance measures, and controls to sustain improvements over time.
- Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while developing future leaders.
- Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing or other high-volume production environment.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives with measurable operational and business results.
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing employees or teams.
- Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to improve operational performance.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead change across cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification is considered an asset. Proven experience applying continuous improvement principles to solve problems, improve performance, and deliver measurable results is strongly valued.