Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Job Description

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef. com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

The Continuous Improvement Project Manager will be responsible for finding and implementing process improvements and best practices across each Home Chef site. Detailed ResponsibilitiesLead National CI team project design and implementationIdentify Continuous Improvement opportunities, design project plans, and implement solutions at Home Chef production facilitiesCollaborate with the National training team to build out implementation training plans, materials, and update SOPs and spend time training site teams to ensure the final owners fully adopt the new processes and technologies and all future owners are trained with the new responsibilities. Act as liaison for troubleshooting and resolution of startup issuesIdentify operational efficiency opportunities and work with sites to implement and sustain best practicesGuided by KPI’s, travel to sites and work with leadership teams to find resolution to special-cause and common-cause process deviationsFoster relationships and develop sites continuous improvement skillset, problem solving methodology, and data driven decision making thorough routine visits, training, and system developmentChampion the Home Chef Operating System by promoting its value as a framework to guide operational excellence and support site teams in executing their prioritiesData collection and analysis:Utilize Home Chef KPI’s for project selection and root cause analysisCollect before and after data on trials of new methods or configurations Create tools as needed to help track and sustain changesThis position requires up to 75% travel.

QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Completion of a four-year degree programMinimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing/operational environments or working directly with those in a manufacturing/operational environment, preferably from the food and beverage industryMinimum of 1 year of successful project management experience in a fast-paced environment and a track record of leading by exampleInterpersonal skills to work with team members across functions and in both production and corporate environmentsAnalytical proficiency to meet variable needs of the businessAbility to think “outside-the-box” Ability to react on the fly to unforeseen production and planning scenarios as they ariseComputer proficiency (i.

e. , Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, PowerPoint, Google Sheets)Strong ability to track details and to keep track of projectsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsResults-oriented attitude; able to multi-task and get things done Willingness to embrace change and adjust quickly in a fast-paced environmentMust be willing to travel up to 75% More About UsPerks and BenefitsCandidates can experience Home Chef as a customer – enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance availablePaid holidays, sick time and vacation time401k programFlexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expensesHow We Work TogetherWe are humble team players. We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves – and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers. We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership. We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home ChefWe all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

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