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Continuous Improvement Lean Manager

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Continuous Improvement Lean Manager - Salary

This current wage range for this position is $111,200 to $166,900 annually

50k sign on/relocation allowance for salaried role (Candidate should relocate more than 50 miles)

Monday-Friday

What we’re about:

Innovation-We consistently generate new
ideas, thinking outside the box while remaining strategically focused. We always think in terms of possibilities, not limitations.
Collaboration-We rely on open and honest communication to develop productive working relationships within and across our business units and functions. The mutual respect we have for our colleagues enables us to challenge each other, leading to an even more cohesive team.
Focus-We maintain a laser-like focus on our consumers. We will grow by leveraging consumer insights on all of our brands and will continue to be industry leaders.
Entrepreneurialism-We pride ourselves on fostering this spirit where risk-taking and action is encouraged. We are extremely competitive externally, but not internally.

This highly visible position located at our Victorville, CA Facility.

What you’ll do:

This position has responsibility for advancing the overall lean maturity of the facility through creating, implementing, and sustaining overall continuous improvement and manufacturing programs. Owner of lean systems such as visual workplace, lean daily management, CI project hopper, and total preventative maintenance.

Essential Functions:

Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area.
Support and adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures at all times.
Under the guidance from the Plant Manager, direct the lean six sigma program by chartering new continuous improvement projects.
Implement lean daily mgmt. to ensure visual controls, formal problem solving, and leader standard work are utilized to quickly identify, fix to root cause, and sustain solutions to problems.
Review process value stream mapping and recommend staffing levels, materials, machines, methods and performance metrics (measurements) to ensure an effective operation.
Develop and maintain a lean steering committee to ensure direction and sustainability of lean systems are aligned with business direction.
Maintain CI project hopper and champion Kaizen opportunities for step change improvements to safety, quality, delivery, cost systems.
Drive cultural transformation through engagement in continuous improvement initiatives, accountability through standard work, and creating an environment of equipment / process ownership.
Create a visual workplace leveraging progressive 5S and visual controls. Manage plant wide KPIs, integrating data in decision making and prioritization of projects.
In coordination with Operations, Maintenance, and Production to manage the TPM implementation schedule.
Manage the operations “Good to Great” cost savings programs, meetings and action lists.
Fairly and consistently adhere to all Company and Plant procedures, work rules and guidelines.
Work with Operations to build training content and organize training sessions as needed.
Communicate methods, changes, scheduling, etc. as appropriate and required cross-functionally throughout the organization.
Manage all related technical systems, technologies, machines, and equipment as required.
Assist and serve as the back-up for the Operations Manager as needed.
May be required to support the operation outside of assigned shift hours or on weekends as needed.
Ensures all quality and food safety practices are followed at all times.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

What you’ll need:

Bachelor’s of Science Degree required.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred. Prior experience in continuous improvement initiatives a plus.
5-7 years previous supervisory and engineering experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment such as dietary supplements, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), food or pharmaceuticals preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media – verbal, written, etc.
Excellent organizational/time management skills.
Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment, calm under pressure and flexibility to direct work force and adapt to changing schedules as appropriate.
Strong leadership abilities and skills as a team builder, coach and mentor.
Strong computer skills (SAP and MS Office Suite).
Strong knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, workflow, etc.
Knowledge of Total Quality Systems (ISO-9000), CGMP and regulatory requirements (21 CFR 110, 111 and 210/211).

What we’ll offer:

Competitive salary including annual bonus & Stock Incentive Program
Comprehensive benefits package along with generous 401K
Career ownership & development
Diversity & Sustainability

Church & Dwight Co. Inc., a $3.5 billion company, was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. We are one of the fastest growing Consumer Packaged Goods companies and as a testament to our performance; the company was added to the S&P 500 in 2016. Church & Dwight is a leader in the Household Consumer Products and Personal Care industry, with such brands as ARM & HAMMER, Trojan, First Response, Nair, Spinbrush, Oxi Clean, Vitafusion, Orajel, Batiste and more.

Drug Free Workplace:

All applicants who have received an offer of employment, as a condition of employment, are subject to our pre-employment drug testing process. The pre-employment testing procedure consists of a 7 panel urine sample test. Positive results will result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment immediately and the applicant will no longer be considered for employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Medical Marijuana is not accepted as an exemption even where medical marijuana use is legal under state law, regulation or ordinance: testing positive for the presence of Marijuana or its metabolites will be considered a positive result and will result in withdrawal of the offer.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at

http://www.churchdwight.com/

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Church & Dwight is a world-leader in household and personal care products. Our global brands include ARM & HAMMER®, Batiste, OxiClean, Trojan, XTRA, Nair, First Response, Spinbrush, Orajel, vitafusion, Li’l Critters, Water Pik and FLAWLESS®. Found...

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FUNDING

Private

INDUSTRY

Consumer Product Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Ewing, NJ

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023