Continuous Improvement Manager Jobs

Looking for a company to help grow your skillset and advance your career? Apply with Franklin Foods today! We are happy to speak with you about your experience and how you may be a fit within our team. Lots of exciting things are happening at Franklin Foods and we'd love for you to be a part of it!

In business for over 120 years and as the 3rd largest cream cheese manufacturer in the US, Franklin Foods is on a mission to ‘Re-Invent Cream Cheese” for today’s consumers. We are an SQF Level 3 certified manufacturer. Franklin Foods’ award-winning products are used and loved by industrial, institutional, foodservice, private label, supermarket, and club store accounts across the United States and in numerous international markets.

Franklin Foods is a subsidiary of the Hochland Group with almost 6,000 employees globally. We are a family-owned company, and we have a strong commitment to the future. We feel the urgency to contribute to a sustainable and bright future for our kids and grandkids, evident by our continuously developing capabilities to create renewable energy and innovative ways to reduce waste. We have set a target to lower our emissions 50% by 2025. One example of how we plan to achieve this is by expanding our plant-based food production which has a significantly smaller carbon footprint compared to conventional dairy products. Franklin Foods is a pioneer in plant-based food manufacturing, with over 30 years’ experience in plant-based products. This year, we launched our new plant-based cream cheese, SimplyV!

Company Overview:

Franklin Foods has two manufacturing sites in Enosburg Falls, VT and Casa Grande, AZ. Our corporate offices are located in Boca Raton, FL. We have over 300 employees located in the US and we are continuing to grow!

Job Overview:

Join the team at Franklin Foods to improve and expand our products – we are in business for good!The success that comes from within each of us is recognized and creates opportunities for your growth within the organization.

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring activities and requirements related to overall equipment reliability for our Casa Grande facility. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills and be able to multi-task and work independently. Candidates should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, Microsoft Word & Excel skills, and effectively prioritize and manage time well to meet all specified deadlines. Expect to implement rapid change and be a hands-on team builder.

Major Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:

• Perform process audits of all officially issued documentation at point of use for completeness and effectiveness.
• Interact with co-workers, supervisors, managers, OEM representatives, and other cross-functional department personnel in a way that fosters a positive working atmosphere and encompasses a professional and helpful attitude.
• Write, revise, and develop continuous improvement related forms and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Coordinates and ensures the implementation of programs aimed at process innovation - TPM, Lean Management, Shop Floor, Kaizen, Improvement Ideas System.
• Proven ability to work independently and successfully facilitate cross functional teams, while implementing improvement within an established time frame
• Coordinate and maintain continuous improvement related documents within the prescribed and approved improvement process. Maintain files, logs, records, shared drive entries, and hard copy manuals, to assure all documents are current, properly identified, and maintained.
• Cultural liaison to shop floor team members for continuous improvement methodology and a Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations as specified in company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to maximize production effectiveness and organize teams to accomplish goals.
• Participate in interdepartmental projects and action programs aimed at improving the quality of products and processes, increasing productivity, reducing losses and consumption, optimizing the efficiency of manufacturing lines and technical equipment.
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality at all times

Requirements:

Ideal Qualifications:

• Well organized, high energy, data driven, and results oriented.
• Lean Six Sigma – Green or Black belt Manufacturing Certification
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Experienced in technical writing or document control support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Shift and Schedule:

This is a full-time position working on the 1st shift, Monday through Friday. Must be flexible to work overtime and weekends according to the needs of the business.

Benefits built for you:

Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work.

Employee Benefits:

• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility.
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave and holidays), 401k with up to 6% company match, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.

Franklin Foods in an Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a reference check, background check and documented proof of work authorization.