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We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!\nAs a leader for King’s Hawaiian California Operations, reporting to the Plant Director, the Continuous Improvement (“CI”) Manager plays a pivotal role in enhancing manufacturing processes, ensuring irresistible product quality, and implementing cost-saving measures. This role leads the Continuous Improvement organization in delivering multiple projects of varying complexity in alignment with our strategic business goals. This role is responsible for shepherding the growth of Continuous Improvement culture for California Operations and developing the skill level and future success of the CI Team. Success in this position is defined as leading the CI organization to deliver measurable process improvements across safety, quality, productivity, and cost metrics as well as partnering with various stakeholders, including production, R&D, and marketing teams to deliver new capabilities and products that drive the business strategy. Employees in this position may interact with their leader daily, to receive guidance and feedback. Most non-routine activities may require their leader’s advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop and oversee a comprehensive Continuous Improvement strategy for King’s Hawaiian California Operations that aligns with the broader Operational Excellence strategy to deliver measurable, meaningful performance improvement across Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost Metrics\nCoordinate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and deliver value through the identification of improvement opportunities, solution implementation, and ongoing support.\nOwn the roadmaps and “glidepath” for CA Operations Performance to inform Capacity Planning\nOwn manufacturing data and Performance Reporting striving for flawless, available, accessible data for users throughout CA Operations\nTailor the Technical Learning & Development strategy to California Operations needs and lead deployment to ensure a safe, compliant, and highly capable Manufacturing staff\nLead the Gross Margin Improvement process for CA Operations ensuring efficient use of resources by coordinating and driving delivery of Yield, Overhead Expenditure, and Direct Labor Improvements\nCoordinate with Engineering and Operations Excellence in the CAPEX planning for California Operations\nOwn and shape plant cadences to ensure efficient and timely communication between departments\nManage departmental and CI project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of project and organizational financial goals.\nConduct risk assessments for CI projects, identifying potential issues and developing strategies to mitigate risks.\nOversee resource planning and capacity management to ensure optimal project sequencing and execution.\nOwn the growth of Continuous Improvement culture for CA Operations by leading development and delivery of learning curriculum, training, and Continuous Improvement events by example, mentoring team members, and promoting collaboration and innovation.\nProvide guidance and recommendations for plant structures and processes to ingrain Continuous Improvement philosophies across departments and functions, including project management, across CA Operations\nProvide direct supervision and development plans for CI Team members to improve their capabilities and enable their future success as potential leaders of King’s Hawaiian.\nMaintain relevant trackers, record keeping, project valuation standards, and documentation (e.g., project charters, roadmaps), to ensure operational excellence standards are met.\nServe as an escalation point for resolving conflicts and project issues, driving them to resolution to ensure project success.\nContinuously seek opportunities to enhance processes and methodologies based on lessons learned, benchmarking, and community discussions.\nBASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)\nBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s Degree in a related field preferred.\nAt least 5 years of relevant experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Engineering or Operations Management or a similar role within the manufacturing sector, preference for Food & Beverage manufacturing\nDemonstrated experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies - certification preferred.\nADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE)\nHigh proficiency in project management principles, utilizing this knowledge to efficiently lead CI team in the delivery of projects from inception through to completion.\nWorking level of Financial Acumen and demonstrated ability to manage budgets, build business plans, and collaborate with Finance Teams\nFunctional understanding of GMP and SQF standards, with a focus on learning and applying these standards to enhance product quality and safety.\nProficient ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable insights, driving strategic decisions and operational improvements. Exposure to data visualization software (Tableau, PowerBI)\nExpert ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.\nAbility to travel up to 15% of the time.\nA professional certification in Project Management (PMP, PgMP) or equivalent is preferred, indicating a working understanding of project management principles and practices that enhance the ability to effectively lead continuous improvement initiatives.\nKing's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. 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