Senior Manager Operational Excellence

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

Working independently, the Senior Manager Operations Excellence will act as a force-multiplier and change agent for the Vice President of Manufacturing. As a member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team, this person will be a strategic utility leader working cross-functionally to ensure success of the manufacturing strategy. This high-value creator will play a meaningful role in providing broad business support within the manufacturing organization. Employees in this position may interact with their leader when needed, to receive guidance and feedback. Some non-routine activities may require their leader’s advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Drives the Manufacturing Strategy by coordinating cross-functional goals and collaborating with a wide range of internal partners to ensure the successful and timely execution of strategic initiatives.
• Leads overarching strategic direction, coaching and leadership on the implementation of Operational Excellence efforts throughout the King’s Hawaiian manufacturing operations.
• Leads the strategy development and deployment of transformational lean initiatives through continuous improvement methodologies, while developing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Designs, develops and implements standards, frameworks and programs to support the delivery of Manufacturing Excellence strategies and initiatives.
• Participates in identification and planning of departmental goals, metrics and budgets; including ensuring that priorities are measured and constantly improving.
• Leads complex, high-impact projects across multiple functions.
• Provides business analysis, change management and project management in support of business initiatives.
• Partners with functional leaders to establish and refine key metrics in Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Delivery.
• Participates in operations, innovation and technology strategic planning to ensure new product development and manufacturing process changes are being optimized and designed for manufacturability.
• Builds strategic partnerships across the business, providing guidance, input and influence where necessary.
• Leads other special Manufacturing projects of strategic importance.
• Acts as interim leader for other Manufacturing functions when needed.
• Identifies and leverages high-impact best practices, including internal and external benchmarks.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Administration from an accredited 4-year college or equivalent relevant experience required; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain required.
• Manufacturing experience to include line responsibility and experience with the main manufacturing functions.

Additional Qualifications (job Skills, Abilities, Knowledge)

• Expert in lean transformation strategies with a broad cross-functional background and demonstrated success in driving improvements across multiple business processes.
• Proficient in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and/or TPM.
• Significant experience in enterprise-wide lean manufacturing implementation with demonstrated positive impact to the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings with experience in leading cross-functional projects and organizational change.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability for managing multiple projects in parallel and/or managing large programs of work.
• Proficient understanding of Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Project Management, Lean Principles, and Financial acumen.
• Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certification(s) desired.
• Strong ability to manage cross-functionally with direct and indirect influence.
• Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change.
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong ability to interface and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Ability to activate and amplify aloha via King’s values of excellence, dignity, saying it like it is in a way it can be heard; and curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate King’s values of excellence, dignity, saying it like it is in a way it can be heard; and curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking and emotional intelligence.

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.