Continuous Improvement Supervisor

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Continuous Improvement Supervisor

• The hourly wage / salary range for this position is $81,700 - $122,600
• Monday - Friday

Come join our Victorville, CA facility where we manufacture A&H Laundry Detergent and A&H Cat Litter!

ROLE SUMMARY:

The CI Supervisor is responsible for identifying and improving the outcomes of manufacturing and operational processes to improve efficiencies, reduce cost, and increase customer satisfaction. He/she also increases the critical mass of Lean practitioners at the site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for promoting a safety culture and safety awareness within their area of responsibility.  Support and enforce all plant safety policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.  Responsible for all job-related safety training for their work team.

• Implement and integrate the management systems that improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through leveraging Gemba walks, 5S / visual management, Lean Daily Management, and improvement methodologies.

• Aligns Kaizen's work with the Lean Steering Committee, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and that the Kaizen Project Prioritization / Management process is adhered to.

• Facilitates / Leads Kaizen events required to improve performance– identify team members, prepare agendas, conduct training, creates and tracks countermeasures and actions. Fosters employee culture of learning organization. Develop capabilities in our workforce to run their own Kaizens

• Organize and analyze data sets that outline systematic improvement opportunities and cost analysis to determine project feasibility.

• Run assessments to understand progress on the implementation of the iOpex program and define actions for improvement.

• Fairly and consistently adhere to all Company and Plant procedures, work rules and guidelines.

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Familiar with the plant food safety program and basic HACCP principles.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Supervisory experience or, in lieu of supervisory experience, demonstrated experience leading projects and/or coordinating the work of others (minimum of 2 years).
• 1–3 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• 1–3 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, and/or Continuous Improvement.

PREFERED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of Lean/Continuous Improvement Experience preferred.

• 3-5 years previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced, regulatory manufacturing environment such as CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), food or pharmaceuticals preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization to understand and help address operational issues and sustainability efforts.

• Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media – verbal, written, etc. to all levels of the organization.

• Excellent organizational/time management skills.

• Strong Functional/Technical Skills   - ability to observe processes and develop dialogue with process owners to make improvements.

• Training in Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen facilitation

• Strong leadership abilities and skills as a team builder, coach, and mentor.

• Strong computer skills (SAP and MS Office Suite).

• Travel as required from time to time by the business.

• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality at all times and in all situations.
• Strong problem-solving background

What we’ll offer:

• Competitive salary including annual bonus & Stock Incentive Program
• Comprehensive benefits package along with generous 401K
• Career ownership & development
• Diversity & Sustainability

Church & Dwight Co. Inc., a $5 billion company, was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. We are one of the fastest growing Consumer Packaged Goods companies and as a testament to our performance; the company was added to the S&P 500 in 2016. Church & Dwight is a leader in the Household Consumer Products and Personal Care industry, with such brands as ARM & HAMMER, Trojan, First Response, Nair, Spinbrush, Oxi Clean, Orajel, Batiste and more.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity

Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Drug Free Workplace:

All applicants who have received an offer of employment, as a condition of employment, are subject to our pre-employment drug testing process. The pre-employment testing procedure consists of a 6 panel urine sample test. Positive results will result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment immediately and the applicant will no longer be considered for employment. 

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/