Performance Excellence Leader - Winter Haven, FL

Archer Daniels Midland • Winter Haven, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Performance Excellence Practitioner drives implementation of the ADM’s Performance Excellence System (PE) across a TPM pillar framework consisting of: Safety, Quality, Environment, Proactive Maintenance, Daily Equipment Care, Focused Improvement, Continuous Colleague Development, Workplace Organization, Material and Information Flow, Early Equipment Management, and New Product and Technologies. This position will be focused on driving improvements in revenue and driving costs out of the business through the development of efficient processes and eliminating non-valued added activities utilizing a zero-loss mindset. This position will work closely with our manufacturing plant teams, operations directors, and functional leaders to drive loss elimination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related Technical or Industrial field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge and practical experience applying Continuous Improvement principles and processes within the manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to manage change, develop others, and strategically plan for continuous improvement leveraging appropriate pillar processes.
• Highly effective facilitation and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively assess situations and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
• Strong influential leadership skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and ability to understand and organize data.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing TPM in batch and/or continuous manufacturing processes.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or above.
• Experience using enterprise ERP and loss understanding systems.
• Is willing and eager to learn and grow with the company while having future leadership aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Drives implementation of the ADM’s Performance Excellence System (PE) across a TPM pillar framework.
• Drives improvements in revenue and drives costs out of the business through the development of efficient processes and eliminating non-valued added activities utilizing a zero-loss mindset.
• Works closely with manufacturing plant teams, operations directors, and functional leaders to drive loss elimination.
• Engages with Plant Manager and other site leaders on loss elimination activities and planning.
• Educates, communicates, and works with all levels of manufacturing, including senior leadership, plant leaders, and shop-floor colleagues.
• Plans, leads, and facilitates meetings and working sessions.
• Directs and leads multiple initiatives at once.
• Aligns with site leadership on loss plans and processes.
• Builds and implements detailed project plans.
• Develops processes, procedures, and training packages to effectively train others.
• Trains local Managers, Operators and Plant Leadership in ADM’s PE System.

Benefits

• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
• If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior