Operations Advisor - Packaging

Bayer•Muscatine, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Advisor will be responsible for building and continuously improving team effectiveness and achievement of business results within a self-directed work group. This position will provide technical guidance as they support day-to-day operations including proactive and predictive activities. They will assist in removing roadblocks to facilitate connections and collaboration across functions while motivating the team to define outcomes to deliver on its mission of adding value to our customer growers.

Requirements

High School Diploma/ GED and 7 years of manufacturing experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of manufacturing experience
Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing Principles to drive focused improvement and sustainable change
Strong proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Strong skills in oral/written communication, time and task management, priority setting, decision making, resource allocation, and informal leadership including coaching, influencing, conflict resolution

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the maintenance disciplines
Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Facilitate a culture for engaged team members; working in a safe, reliable and efficient environment utilizing OnePSS pillars and practices to foster lean manufacturing
Mentor others regarding safety, manufacturing standards, work processes, and lean manufacturing practices
Provides day-to-day operational support as well as technical and process troubleshooting support
Practices, promotes, and coaches a culture of peer-to-peer feedback
Knowledge management through training, skills development, empowerment and accountability
Facilitate localized Gemba walks and supports team accountability for adherence to all policies related to the area, the site
Works with peer group to allocate resources across multiple units
Supports/leads collaboration efforts across E2E support functions (Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Logistics, Safety & Quality) to put the customer at the center of our work
Collaborates with the Area to define unit goals, strategic direction, and priorities
Routine evaluation of work practices (meetings, task, process) to determine effectiveness
Delegation of Authority (DOA) for the Unit Leads as needed
Helps to unlock team potential by eliminating non-value-added activities and supporting 90-day work cycles
Provides support with hiring, timecard review, and shift staffing as needed
Review and approve site safety permits and PMF documentation