Job Description
Drive and oversee plant-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives, utilizing effective methodologies to enhance Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR). Ensure all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and accurately while supporting overall plant performance and advancing SQR objectives.
Responsibilities
Assist plant teams with goal-setting and tracking CI measures
Select and apply appropriate CI tools to improve line capacity, line efficiency, process reliability, mean time between failure and other key measures
Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects with annual savings and provide technical expertise to support root cause analysis process
Create control plans to produce sustainable gains
Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste and reduce variation
Participate in all relevant aspects of project management initiatives and support commissioning, qualification and verification for capital projects
Coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology
Develop collaborative relationships to achieve work goals
Identify and understand issues and opportunities
Compare data from different sources to draw conclusions, use effective approaches for choosing a course of action, & take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, & probable consequences
Travel occasionally to attend CI training and CI leader conferences
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree engineering or a related field
2+ years of proven, successful leadership of teams
Manufacturing experience
Ability to guide a teams to collectively create actionable solutions
Ability to remain flexible and adjust promptly and effectively during times of change
Proven ability to leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse styles, abilities and motivations to achieve strong results
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Achieve Black Belt certification
Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills
Strong mathematical, analytical and conceptual skills, balanced by ability to apply common sense
Desired Qualifications
Experience developing/reengineering business processes from current to future state
Black Belt certified
Green Belt certified
Experience with Lean or Six Sigma implementation and project management
Training or exposure to statistical analysis
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Responsibilities
Assist plant teams with goal-setting and tracking CI measures
Select and apply appropriate CI tools to improve line capacity, line efficiency, process reliability, mean time between failure and other key measures
Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects with annual savings and provide technical expertise to support root cause analysis process
Create control plans to produce sustainable gains
Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste and reduce variation
Participate in all relevant aspects of project management initiatives and support commissioning, qualification and verification for capital projects
Coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology
Develop collaborative relationships to achieve work goals
Identify and understand issues and opportunities
Compare data from different sources to draw conclusions, use effective approaches for choosing a course of action, & take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, & probable consequences
Travel occasionally to attend CI training and CI leader conferences
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree engineering or a related field
2+ years of proven, successful leadership of teams
Manufacturing experience
Ability to guide a teams to collectively create actionable solutions
Ability to remain flexible and adjust promptly and effectively during times of change
Proven ability to leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse styles, abilities and motivations to achieve strong results
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Achieve Black Belt certification
Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills
Strong mathematical, analytical and conceptual skills, balanced by ability to apply common sense
Desired Qualifications
Experience developing/reengineering business processes from current to future state
Black Belt certified
Green Belt certified
Experience with Lean or Six Sigma implementation and project management
Training or exposure to statistical analysis
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