Manager, Sourcing & Lean Manufacturing – Minneapolis MN – 2373
Lead step-change, sustainable performance improvements in safety, quality, throughput, flexibility, cost reduction and culture. Lead and execute a phased lean manufacturing methodology and culture within the processing, packaging and warehouse operations. Lead plant-optimized ingredient/packaging material rationalization, supplier accreditation, cost and inventory reduction initiatives. Develop responsive, systemized and flexible work practices, for all the above accountabilities, so that they become embedded, repeatable and sustainable within the organization. Develop responsive, systemized and flexible work practices, for all the above accountabilities, so that they become embedded, repeatable and sustainable within the organization. Estimate risks in the supply chain and apply risk minimizing techniques, while optimizing inventory levels. Project manage the sourcing, installation, start-up and operationalization of processing, packaging, and warehouse equipment and systems. Project manage the trial-testing, startup phasing and full scaling of new ingredients, packaging and products within the supply chain. Source, negotiate, monitor and manage the reliable supply of premium-quality ingredients and packaging materials.