PURPOSE

To Lead and coordinate Manufacturing Excellence initiatives, including KPI development, process optimization, and capability building, at Golden Pastas, Snacks, and Noodles. Implement a 3-year roadmap to achieve world-class manufacturing, fostering strong collaboration with key stakeholders.

THE JOB

• Develop Manufacturing Excellence 3-year road map for Pasta, Snacks and Noodles.
• Facilitate the annual strategy development events in the BU.
• Executes Quarterly BU Manufacturing Excellence Deep dive - self Assessment with 90 – days action plan to close gaps identified (Focus on key Pillars).
• Facilitate and Train plant team on continuous improvement tools - waste elimination, Loss cost metrics/ VSM mapping to identify cost saving initiatives annually for the BU. 
• Facilitate weekly Waste reduction performance dialogue with support from Finance to review and improve BU performance to achieve targeted waste reduction initiatives.
• Drives quality improvement through participation in >50% Root cause analysis for customer complaints. Supports quality improvement projects in the BU.
• Drive improvement in Maintenance & Reliability system through active participation in MRSIP program deployment as well as weekly Maintenance planning meeting adherence to ensure right capability for the teams.

THE PERSON MUST

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Organizational and multi-tasking skills with solid attention to detail.
• Minimize customer complaints and product returns.
• Reduce equipment downtime and operational disruptions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Eng. (Engineering).
• Certification in Six Sigma Black Belt or in Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience.