Sr. Regional Ops. Excellence Manager North

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our are are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos but its our peoples too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table

Position Description

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations the Senior Regional Operations Excellence Manager leads the development and implementation of Operational Excellence across multiple plants. This role provides coaching on the Refresco Management System (RMS) Kaizen methodologies and the broader Operational Excellence strategy driving improvements in safety first-pass quality line productivity yield indirect labor and maintenance. The manager is responsible for deploying change management initiatives operational playbooks and standardized software tools while enhancing talent capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a strong background in strategy deployment this individual will actively teach and coach employees in Lean and Kaizen principles including 8 Wastes Standard Work SMED 5S and Centerlining. Partnering closely with Plant Leadership the Senior Regional Operations Excellence Manager will coordinate and execute key initiatives while collaborating with the Senior Director of Operations Plant Managers and North American and Global Leadership teams to drive sustainable operational improvements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Partner with leadership to develop standardize and implement company strategies and KPIs across your region.
• Support the development of tools and processes to implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives and cost savings.
• Champion a Lean culture throughout your region and across the company.
• Teach and mentor employeesboth CI and non-CIin Kaizen methodology.
• Drive cultural change by developing standardized training and mentoring others in Lean tools approaches and techniques to foster a culture of continuous improvement while enhancing safety quality delivery and cost efficiency in production and office areas.
• Serve as a liaison to share and implement best practices across the organization.
• Coach and lead cost-saving initiatives in collaboration with CI and Operations teams to improve safety first-pass quality direct labor yield and indirect labor year over year.
• Identify and lead large-scale projects to ensure successful implementation across the organization.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Identify high-potential employees coaching and mentoring them to lead and execute improvement initiatives while supporting their career growth.
• Assist in identifying and driving cost optimization projects to enhance operational efficiency.
• Operates cross functionally to assure information flow and understanding of overall process improvement direction and expected results.
• Works closely with cross-functional team members to improve standardized dashboarding capabilities.

Required Skills:

• Multi-site experience with a proven track record of overseeing operations across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated success in driving change implementing sustainable improvements and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Must have at least a basic understanding of how manufacturing equipment operates and functions.
• Expertise in Lean deployment including hands-on experience with Lean methodologies and tools.
• Project management experience with the ability to lead and execute initiatives effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint; experience with SAP is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset.
• Budget planning and management experience ensuring cost-effective operations and resource allocation.

Competencies:

• Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust lead courageously on a day-to-day basis and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success.
• Independence & Accountability Take ownership of responsibilities effectively prioritize multiple assignments and work independently to drive results with minimal supervision.
• Organization & Time Management Maintain strong organizational skills to manage competing deadlines ensuring efficiency and effectiveness under pressure.
• Communication & Collaboration Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Adaptability & Resilience Thrive in dynamic environments by embracing change demonstrating flexibility and maintaining focus in fast-paced evolving work settings.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Management or Operations or related field required.
• 5 (five) 7 (seven) years experience in the Continuous Improvement (Lean manufacturing) and Training Field required; beverage or food strongly preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or higher) Kaizen expertise and proven leadership in strategy deployment.

Working Conditions:

• Visual/Sensory This position requires attention to detail requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise level requires hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.
• Mental Stress There is pronounced pressure from deadlines project management accuracy or similar demands.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel anticipated 50%

Physical Requirements:

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business and focus on leading courageously empowering individuals and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means youll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team to deliver results whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:ââ

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insuranceâââ
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accountsâ
• Life and AD&D Insurance critical illness hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disabilityââ
• Pet Insuranceâ
• Legal Benefitsâ
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matchâ
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffâDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programsâ

Join Refresco TODAYâand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!ââ

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