MANAGER LEAN PRODUCTION

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective The Lean Production Manager is responsible for the elimination of waste and inefficiency within the production process.
This role is integral in reducing waste, increasing productivity, improving quality and enhancing flexibility within our production processes.
Essential Functions Operations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Apply the divisional strategy within the area of responsibility.
Integrating new employees into the workflow and team.
Promote team spirit.
Ensure optimal information exchange within the team and with the interfaces.
Setting impulses for continuous standardization and optimization of processes and organizational structures as well as implementation of corresponding measures in coordination with the manager.
Contributing ideas and implementing the digital transformation in the area of responsibility.
Coordinating and implementing digitization projects in cooperation with the interfaces.
Optimizing and mapping new and existing business processes in the digital databases and systems.
Adhere to approved budget and initiate appropriate action on impending and identified variances in coordination with manager.
Comply with legal requirements and internal regulations.
Documenting efficient and effective processes in the company's internal IT systems.
Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is  occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
This position is occasionally exposed to wet, warm, humid and cold temperatures.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days can vary.
Travel Less than 10% Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required, in related field 3-5 years of experience in lean production Food & beverage industry experience   Preferred Qualifications SAP experience   Safety/ Food Safety.
Döhler USA, Inc.
is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees.
It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.
It is also the responsibility of management to do so.
Employee  should Comply with all policies and procedures, including safety, food safety/security and GMPs.
Employee should report any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or designated party.
AAP/EEO Statement Döhler USA, Inc.
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc.
complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Döhler USA, Inc.
expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice