At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead process improvement initiatives and enhance operational efficiency in food manufacturing.
- Company: Join Griffith Foods, a family business dedicated to nourishing the world sustainably.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team driving change and enhancing operational performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability and innovation in the food industry.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in Continuous Improvement.
The predicted salary is between 52500 - 52500 £ per year.
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Head process improvement initiatives to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
- Analyze the operational processes and systems to identify areas of improvement, develop and implement policies and procedures that improve process efficiency.
- Identify process bottlenecks and constraints and provide solutions for eliminating those obstacles.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend equipment and/or software technologies to create competitive advantage and drive process automation and cost improvement.
- Utilize data collection and analysis as a basis for recommending improvements.
- Develop processes / visual displays to effectively communicate real-time operational performance and historical performance.
- Manage and maintain the reporting of Metrics, KPI’s, and Scorecards for plant supply chain.
- Coordinate and facilitate lean/CI projects using appropriate tools (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, etc.) and techniques (RCA, PDCA, DMAIC).
- Lead development of standard work/best practices.
- Collaborate effectively with plant leaders and associates to achieve agreement and buy-in for process changes, work standards and new equipment/technology.
- Strong influence in securing the long-term business competitiveness / sustainability.
- This position is responsible for contributing to GPE and overall manufacturing cost.
- Create a pipeline of ongoing Continuous Improvement projects and lead initiatives to bring to fruition.
- Support Operations activities for innovation projects.
- Support capacity expansion and capability strategy development process as appropriate.
Key Knowledge & Expertise:
- Manufacturing experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent; at least several years of Continuous Improvement experience, preferably in Food Manufacturing.
- Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma training or certification preferred.
Compensation:
The starting base salary for this position is 52,500 GBP fix gross per year.
Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager employer: Griffith Foods
Griffith Foods is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the food manufacturing sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working in a collaborative and inclusive culture. Located in the UK, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values well-being and safety, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful projects that nourish the world.
