Rapid Continuous Improvement Manager

Description

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 11 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott's, Squirt, Hawaiian Punch, Penafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Rose's and Mr & Mrs T mixers. DPSG currently the below position open.

Role Mission: The Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) Manager will identify and deliver best practice programs to ensure the short and long term success of assigned sites. This position will lead high impact product/process improvement teams and utilize the Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to deliver significant value to the DPS business

This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior leadership on a regular basis. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated leadership skills and passion around continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
• Deliver Value – work with champions (SVP level) to deliver value to the business; value will typically be measured in 12 months of cash flow improvement.
• Develop Relationships – much of the RCI Manager’s success will come from people and process; developing the right relationships and using a collaborative approach will insure overall success.
• Develop People – work with all levels, from shop floor to management, to increase maturity and understanding of RCI
• Drive Culture Change – Drive fact-based decision making throughout the organization.
• Duties will include project management, delivery of savings through improved processes, leadership and support of projects.
• Will utilize system skills (data pull and analysis) frequently
• Will travel within US (approx. 70% travel)

Qualifications

Performance Competencies
Adaptability
Coaching
Impact
Facilitating Change
Innovation
Communication
Tenacity
Strategic Decision Making
Building a Successful Team Building Partnerships

Education & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• 3 years’ work experience in a similar function (CI, process engineering, etc.)
• 1 year Lean and/or Six Sigma experience
• 1 year experience in facilitating and leading small group improvement projects preferably in a Kaizen format

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Dr Pepper Snapple Group recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.