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This is an opportunity for a thoughtful change agent who understands that meaningful improvement starts with listening, learning, and building trust. You’ll work closely with the manufacturing team to understand current processes, ask the right questions, and identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, consistency, and profitability. From there, you’ll help develop smarter, more repeatable ways of working while preserving the craftsmanship and institutional knowledge that have contributed to the company’s success.\nThe ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, and action-oriented -someone who can challenge the status quo, build trust, and bring people along through change. 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