Production Line Continuous Improvement Lead
Process Lead
Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments! We have an amazing opportunity to join a high-growth organization and pave the way for future career advancement.
Dessert Holdings is looking for a Production Line Continuous Improvement Lead to be part of a line-centric leadership team (LCT) at our dessert manufacturing facility in Humble, TX.
The LCT is a three-part team of a Line Manager, a Line CI Lead, and a Line Maintenance Lead. The LCT is responsible for the 24-hour performance of a line (or multiple lines) across all shifts and is accountable for line performance including people safety, food safety, quality, attainment, and other KPIs. The Line Continuous Improvement Lead will drive outstanding line performance utilizing knowledge of Lean/CI concepts, applying analytics, and leveraging data to influence decisions.
The Day-to-Day
- Drive the adoption of Lean/Continuous Improvement tools on the line which includes leading Kaizen events, Gemba walks, 5S, centerlines (CL), skills matrix, Standard Work (SW), Work Instructions (WI), Autonomous Maintenance, structured problem solving, etc.
- Work with other LCT members to set daily priorities for the line resulting from the Daily Direction Setting meeting and engage the work of other functions to help with activities critical for success
- Analyze and report data for daily/weekly production meetings, summarizing key insights and ensuring the team is focused on fixing top losses
- Perform in-depth analyses and investigations to reduce top losses and improve line performance
- Design and maintain data collection processes on the manufacturing floor, including training operators on correct data collection/recording practices, and leveraging digital systems to automate data capture
- Train and coach operators, technicians, supervisors, and managers on relevant CI topics
- Identify, promote, and execute improvement initiatives, calculating value potential and track value delivery of initiatives
- Work on cross-functional teams (e.g. Engineering, R&D, Quality) to deliver strategic projects
- Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s).
What You Bring to the Team
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or related field and prior manufacturing experience (can include co-ops or internships)
- Prior supervisory or lead experience is preferred
- Demonstrated capability in the application of Continuous Improvement tools
- Ability to flex schedule, as needed, to be onsite during any hours the line is running to support the work of the LCT
- Approachable and engaging with a passionate and tenacious approach to yield tangible results
- Capacity to communicate at all levels of organizational levels
- Strong analytical and data collection skills
- Proficiency in Excel (or other analytics software) and solid computer skills
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English and have good verbal and written communication skills; second language proficiency (Spanish) is a plus
- Must be able to stand and work on the production floor for extensive time periods
About Dessert Holdings
Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for provide retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts and Kenny's Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employees more than 3,200 people across nine manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.
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