Manufacturing Excellence Specialist
About The Position
Since 1969, our factory has been a cornerstone just eight miles west of Harrisburg. Situated at a transportation crossroads, it offers quick access to major cities like Baltimore, Boston, and New York. As one of the largest manufacturers in the area, we produce a wide range of dry pet food, including beloved brands like Puppy Chow®, Pro Plan®, and Friskies®. Beyond our work, we support local animal shelters, enriching the lives of pets everywhere. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Join us in Mechanicsburg, where small-town living meets big-city perks, and together, we make a difference. As the Manufacturing Excellence Specialist, you will be responsible for training, coaching, and assessing teams across functions in our factory on their Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma activities. You will dive into our data to help us identify opportunities to improve our performance and processes. In addition, you will be a leader among our teams while performing traditional industrial performance and engineering responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of continuous improvement, process improvement, or coaching and developing in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.
- OR High school diploma with 5+ years of continuous improvement, process improvement, or coaching and developing in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze downtime data, validate production loss categories, and identify trends or recurring issues to prioritize improvement efforts.
- Investigate production floor issues, troubleshoot equipment and process failures, and determine root causes.
- Implement corrective actions that improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall process performance.
- Use working knowledge of production machinery to support operators in real time and help stabilize production.
- Partner with maintenance, engineering, production teams, and IWG leads to guide continuous improvement initiatives and project workstreams.
Benefits
- 401k with company match
- healthcare coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
