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Hiring Company
Delicatessen Services Co., LLC
Overview:Leads the design, planning, execution, and sustainability of Operational Excellence initiatives across Boar’s Head facilities. Responsible for developing and deploying strategies that improve quality, performance, and cost management, thus ensuring the long-term continuous improvement needed to support the company’s growth. Oversees cross-functional process improvement projects, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and capability building across operations. Collaborates with facility leaders to standardize systems, monitor performance metrics, and ensure alignment with company objectives and regulatory compliance. Develops policies, infrastructure, and a culture that supports operational excellence at all levels.
Job Description
Job Description
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Direct the development, implementation, and governance of Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement programs across all Boar’s Head facilities.
- Lead and coach site leadership teams in identifying, prioritizing, and executing improvement projects related to quality, cost, delivery, safety, and employee engagement.
- Support site-level performance improvements by providing expertise in Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work, 5S, SMED, Kaizen events, and other CI tools.
- Partner with the EVP of Operations to develop short and long-term OpEx strategies that align with growth, productivity, and cultural transformation goals.
- Develop and manage the OpEx department and performance metrics to ensure effective use of resources and tracking of ROI for all improvement efforts.
- Provide ongoing coaching, training, and development of CI capabilities across all functional levels, from front-line associates to senior leadership.
- Facilitate benchmarking, best practice sharing, and standardization of processes across facilities to ensure consistent execution and efficiency.
- Coordinate with plant operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to align improvement initiatives and eliminate waste.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations by integrating OpEx efforts with safety, quality, and environmental standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, USDA).
- Evaluate and improve operational performance using data analysis, KPIs, dashboards, and other business intelligence tools.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, consultants, and vendors supporting Operational Excellence and training efforts.
- Drive cultural adoption of a Continuous Improvement mindset throughout the organization.
- Perform other leadership duties assigned to support operational transformation.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of leadership in operations, engineering, or Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the protein or food industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar methodologies, with proven project execution and value delivery.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and performance drivers (e.g., OEE, yield, labor efficiency, downtime, throughput).
- Skilled in operational and strategic planning and project prioritization.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to coach and influence senior leaders and teams, even without direct authority.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis platforms.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of management.
- Must have a strong command of the English Language.
Mathematical Skills
- Basic math skills required (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- Advanced math skills in the areas of statistics preferred.
Reasoning Ability
- Must have the ability to define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and deal with problems involving several concrete and non-concrete variables.
- This position requires the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and be proactive.
- Possess practical and technical skills as well as the ability to communicate the department’s objectives in a clear and persuasive manner is essential.
- The ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and the ability to resolve conflict with minimal assistance are required.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registration
- Black Belt or Lean Certification strongly preferred.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to fifty pounds.
- Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and moving between work areas in a cold environment.
Work Environment
- Primarily a standard office environment with regular exposure to the manufacturing/distribution operations floor for on-site training sessions.
- Adherence to safety protocols, including wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) as necessary when on the distribution/manufacturing floor.
Location:Sarasota, FL
Time Type:Full time
Department:Engineering
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