Manufacturing Excellence Director at DEL Monte

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years. Benefits We Offer Include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Employer-paid life & disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) 7 Company Paid Holidays 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection) Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date Purpose of Position: Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Director. The Manufacturing Excellence Director is responsible for leading, developing, and deploying operational excellence strategies and tools across Del Monte Foods. Also, this role leads the enterprise in Lean Manufacturing, DMOE Implementation, Six Sigma, Manufacturing Execution Systems (TrakSYS), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Fill Weight Control, and Cost/Productivity Savings. The position is instrumental in building a culture of continuous improvement, enabling data-driven decision-making, and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. This leader will drive enterprise standardization of CI methodologies, mentor site leaders, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure sustainable impact and alignment to business objectives. The position will report to VP Operations Food Division for overall implementation and lean vision and will be responsible for communication of their daily activities and responsibilities of the lean culture.. Accountabilities: Manufacturing Excellence Leadership: Provide vision, coaching, and hands-on support to deploy Del Monte Operational Excellence (DMOE) pillars, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement culture across facilities. Cost & Productivity Savings: Own the methodology, standardization, and financial validation of productivity savings and cost avoidance across the enterprise in collaboration with Finance and Operations. Fill Weight Control SME: Lead system-wide optimization and compliance of fill weight controls to reduce overfill losses, meet regulatory requirements, and enhance yield. Root Cause Analysis & A3 Methodology SME: Lead and coach structured problem-solving tools including 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Logic Trees, and A3 Thinking. Train and coach teams on effective problem resolution and strategic project execution. Waste Elimination Leader: Implement Waste Walks and Value Stream Mapping events. Facilitate cross-functional efforts to identify, map, and eliminate operational waste, improving throughput and reducing cost. V-Curve Analysis & Line Constraints: Implement and teach V-curve and line balancing analyses to identify throughput bottlenecks. Partner with plant teams to prioritize high-impact improvements. Continuous Improvement Events: Plan, facilitate, and report on Kaizen, TPM, and Six Sigma events that yield measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery. Standard Work, Visual Controls, 5S, and TPM: Drive deployment of core Lean tools across functions. Lead plant teams in embedding practices that sustain daily improvement and operator ownership. Leadership Development: Mentor and coach plant leaders to strengthen CI capabilities. Create and lead training programs to build organizational know