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Del Monte Foods

Continuous Improvement Manager

Plover, WI · On-site

$92K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing * Lead implementation and sustainment of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Plover facility. * Drive plant-wide ...

SACO AEI Polymers

Process Engineering Manager

Sheboygan, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develop and deliver Lean Six Sigma training at the Yellow/Green Belt level. * Establish dashboards and performance metrics to monitor process performance. * Partner with Operations and Maintenance to ...

DPR Construction

WI · On-site

$120 - $190/hr

This role applies Lean Six Sigma principles, data-driven methodologies, and industrial engineering best practices to optimize workflows, improve productivity, enhance quality, and reduce waste across ...

PROLIM Global Corporation

Industrial Engineer

Appleton, WI · On-site

$68K - $92K/yr

Lean Manufacturing We are seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer to join our team at Pierce Manufacturing . The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in process improvement and lean ...

kiinc

Operations Support Manager

Manitowoc, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events * Analyze KPIs to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements * Partner with Engineering on process optimization and ...

Generac

Continuous Improvement Engineer II

Whitewater, WI · On-site

$77K - $104K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Continuous Improvement Engineer II provides hands on execution and coaching of the lean principles (Value StreamMapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material ...

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Continuous Improvement Manager

Del Monte Foods

Plover, WI • On-site

$92K - $124K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we've proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.


Benefits We Offer Include:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 7 Company Paid Holidays
  • 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
  • Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date


Purpose of Position:


Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte, Contadina and S&W. We are currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager.


The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives at the Plover facility. This position drives operational excellence through the implementation of lean manufacturing tools, waste reduction strategies, productivity improvements, and employee development.


The Continuous Improvement Manager partners closely with plant leadership, operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, and other functional teams to improve safety, quality, service, reliability, and cost performance. This role is expected to build a strong culture of continuous improvement while driving measurable improvements in OEE, downtime reduction, throughput, labor efficiency, and overall plant performance.


Accountabilities:


Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing

  • Lead implementation and sustainment of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Plover facility.
  • Drive plant-wide efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, labor efficiency, downtime reduction, and cost savings.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and cross-functional problem-solving activities to improve operational performance.
  • Support development and implementation of lean tools including 5S, Standard Work, Visual Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Pull Systems, SMED, TPM, and Autonomous Maintenance.
  • Develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, visual management tools, and best practices to support sustainable improvements.
  • Coordinate continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation and follow-up.
  • Monitor progress of improvement projects and provide regular updates to plant leadership regarding results, barriers, and next steps.
  • Facilitate best practice sharing across departments and help standardize successful processes throughout the facility.
  • Support new equipment installations, line changes, plant layout changes, and capital projects by incorporating lean principles into project planning and execution.
  • Serve as a key resource for change management initiatives and help employees understand the purpose, expectations, and benefits of improvement efforts.


Operational Analysis and Project Support

  • Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety, Warehouse, and HR teams to identify process gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop, track, and communicate key performance indicators related to OEE, downtime, throughput, labor utilization, waste, scrap, and cost savings.
  • Analyze plant performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for sustainable improvement.
  • Assist plant leadership in prioritizing projects and aligning improvement efforts with plant and company goals.
  • Participate as a member of the plant leadership team and provide support for operational issues, project planning, and long-term strategy development.
  • Maintain visibility on the production floor to observe operations, identify opportunities, coach employees, and reinforce continuous improvement behaviors.
  • Support additional plant projects, business initiatives, and operational priorities as assigned.

Training and Employee Development

  • Provide training, coaching, and development to supervisors, engineers, maintenance employees, and hourly employees on
  • lean principles, continuous improvement tools, and problem-solving methods.
  • Build continuous improvement capability within the plant by helping leaders and employees understand and apply lean
  • concepts in their daily work.
  • Support employee engagement by encouraging ownership, accountability, and involvement in improvement activities.
  • Reinforce plant-wide understanding of continuous improvement expectations, standard work, and operational discipline.
  • Manage product hold, disposition, corrective action, root cause investigation, and complaint resolution processes.


Minimum Skills Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, military experience, engineering experience, manufacturing leadership, operations leadership, maintenance leadership, project management, or continuous improvement experience may be considered in place of formal education requirements.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement systems, and waste reduction methodologies.
  • Understanding of manufacturing operations, production systems, equipment reliability, and
  • process flow.
  • Knowledge of autonomous maintenance, visual management, and standard work development.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, or operations.
  • Experience with change management, employee engagement, and leadership coaching.
  • Lean certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or similar certification preferred.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and develop practical solutions.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong presentation, facilitation, and employee training skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to spend extended time on the production floor, including standing, walking, climbing stairs, and observing operations.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to support training, benchmarking, or company initiatives.

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***


Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts-available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we've proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.


We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values - Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity - we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.

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