Sr Manager Continuous Improvement - Manufacturing Capability

Company: Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Sr Manager Continuous Improvement - Manufacturing Capability Job Description SummaryLamb Weston, Inc. is seeking three energetic, passionate, and experienced Continuous Improvement experts to lead the implementation and expansion of LOC across our manufacturing facilities. LOC is Lamb Weston's continuous improvement program, enhanced with Proctor and Gamble's Integrated Work System. It is based on Total Productive Maintenance and Lean Manufacturing principles.

The successful candidates will become experts in LOC methodology and Phased Progression. They will work with the Director of Supply Chain LOC, Global LOC Pillar Leaders, Plant Management and Plant LOC Leaders to ensure that appropriate competencies and capabilities are in place at the appropriate time to drive progress through the LOC Phases and the Journey to Zero Loss.

Each Manufacturing Capability Leader will be responsible for LOC deployment progress and results from up to six manufacturing facilities. While office space at our corporate offices in Kennewick will be available as needed, it is expected that Manufacturing Capability Leaders will work remotely, spending as much as 75 or 80% of their time in plant environments. Significant travel will be necessary.Job DescriptionThe key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Capability Leader include:

• To ensure that the appropriate competencies and capabilities are available within a site when they are needed based on the site's losses, strategies, and progress through the LOC Phased Progression
• To provide direct coaching to Plant Management, Plant LOC Leaders, and Plant Pillar Teams on Change Management, LOC Methodology Content and LOC Execution
• To facilitate the engagement of LOC Global Pillar Leaders as needed to assist in building plant capabilities
• To identify best practices and facilitate adoption and standardization across the platform
• To ensure that LOC Work in the individual plants is loss focused, adhering to platform standards, targeted to delivering the plant's Compelling Business Need, and generating desired results
• To provide plant and company leadership with an unbiased, calibrated assessment of LOC implementation and results from the perspective of total pillar integration
• To materially participate in all formal Phase Assessments conducted across the platform to provide a calibrated and objective viewpointJob Qualifications
  • Influential coach, and trainer.
  • Effective communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to influence change
  • Energy, Passion and Persistence with a vision that inspires followership
  • Seven or more years of Change Leadership and Process Implementation with Demonstrated Results
    • Experience in adult learning in a manufacturing environment
    • Demonstrated success in Building and Leading Effective Teams
    • An understanding of lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, Toyota Production Systems, and/or Six Sigma
    • Direct experience with P&G's Integrated Work System is a plus
    • Ability and eagerness to learn LOC Philosophies and Methods and teach others
    • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience in a learning environment Posted 8 Days Ago Full time Req-004208 About Us Current Lamb Weston employees, please click here and apply via the Career worklet. Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world's largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries. Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader. Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization's goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact. Let's explore the possibilities together. Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. As the COVID-19 issue continues to impact our communities, we are maintaining our mission to make a food people love and trust and are still filling open positions within the organization. In these uncertain times, we have adjusted several hiring procedures, including leaning more heavily on technology to keep us connected and help us find the very best people to join our team. To help you in your search, we are providing tips that we hope will help you be successful in your job search. Yes, we are. Please search this site for the right role for you.-- Are you conducting job interviews in person or in an office right now? No, to comply with state restrictions and CDC and government guidance, we are limiting personal contact and are conducting interviews virtually - over the phone or through a video conferencing tool. How do I prepare for a virtual interview? You will receive instructions at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled interview. Take the time to review the instructions and get familiar with the video conferencing technology you'll be using, if needed. We recommend treating your video interview the same as an in-person interview. Be prepared to discuss your applicable experience, knowledge, and skill set. Have an outline of your experience and your resume to review with the hiring manager. Have a prepared list of questions you want to ask. Smile and look at the camera and make eye contact with the person you're interviewing with. Select a quiet location and use headphones if needed. Ensure your computer has an appropriate amount of battery life (or is plugged in), test your webcam and speakers in advance, and close all other applications on your computer. Don't stress - do what you can to make a good impression and get the information you need to make an informed decision. Is the hiring process going to take longer than usual? We are experiencing unprecedented circumstances and our processes may be delayed. Please be patient during your search and know we are working tirelessly to find the best fit for all our open positions.

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