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Manager, Change Agent

gategroup
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Dulles, VA 20166, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

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  • We are seeking motivated individuals to enhance operational journeys by analyzing material and information flows.
  • Candidates should have 3-5 years of lean manufacturing experience or a background as an industrial engineer, preferably in food manufacturing.
  • The position offers an annual salary range of $80K - $85K, along with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and a 401k plan.
  • Key responsibilities include quantifying process improvements, making proposals, and supporting management during change initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills, creativity, and excellent communication abilities are essential for success in this role.

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Analyze material and information flows. Analyze opportunities in productivity, material
consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization. Quantify the
effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned opportunities. Make documented
proposals for improvements. Syndicate with unit’s management on implementation of changes.
Support management and associates in overall change process. Must be able to work
autonomic and have an analytical mind. Drive, enthusiasm and creativity are key factors

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: 

  • $80K - $85kPer Year 

Benefits 

  • Paid time off 
  • 401k, with company match 
  • Company sponsored life insurance 
  • Medical, dental, vision plans 
  • Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance 
  • Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Commuter benefits 
  • Employee Discounts 
  • Weekly pay for union employees 
  • Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles 

Train and build capability in all levels of plant regarding lean manufacturing

Perform diagnostics on major cost drivers (material, labor and OOC)

Plan and guide unit management in productivity, material waste, safety and quality improvement initiatives

Initiate improvement proposals

Actively practicing change management

Actively participate in unit’s performance management system and dialogue

In cases, present progress and plans to company executives

Liaise with corporate and area CI resources

Propose and keep up with company Best Practice and bench mark initiatives

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.

Work Experience:

3-5 years lean manufacturing experience or background as industrial engineer required

Experience in food manufacturing/production preferred

Job Skills:

Proficient with MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Outlook, math aptitude Possibly Visio, SAP-PP knowledge

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

Lean Manufacturing / TPS / 6-Sigma certified preferred

Travel: Limited, up to 10%

Environmental Requirements:

Normal office environment.

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position:

Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills

Engaging - understanding others, team leadership, developing people

Inspiring - influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively Achieving - delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Candidates will be required to go through Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and/or airport fingerprinting. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We anticipate that this job will close on:

03/20/2026

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