Plant Technical Expert
About The Position
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? If you are interested in a hands-on, continuous improvement-oriented, fast-paced role in a world-class manufacturing environment then our Plant Technical Expert is for you. This is a chance to be problem solving on the fly to ensure we meet our production goals.
Requirements
- BS degree in Engineering preferred, technical degree required.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Engineering environment.
- Well-developed cross-functional problem solving & multi-tasking abilities, leads by example, acts as an owner, results oriented & strong customer focus skills; ability to lead change.
- Highly focused on results and providing a structured, systematic approach to delivering solutions
- Detail oriented, schedule driven and strong planning skills needed for handling multiple projects, experience in sustainable project execution.
- Ability to extract, evaluate and utilize data for process improvement from applicable systems
- Knowledge of the OSHA Safety and Health regulations a plus
Nice To Haves
- Belt methodology and/or lean methods experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership to solve medium to long range process-based problems in a specific area of operations
- Track and report on equipment uptime, maintenance specific metrics, and cost performance and initiate processes to control costs
- Utilize standard management tools (VPO) to achieve critical metric targets close gaps in performance (root cause analysis, SIC, MCRS, 5 Why’s, PDCA and SCDA cycles, etc.)
- Analyze raw material usage data and coordinate with line owners to identify usage trends and to develop performance improvement initiatives
- Champion Equipment Good Operating Practices (GOPs)
- Lead learning and development initiatives to improve the technical knowledge and skill set of operators and technicians within area of expertise.
- Develop and maintain operating standards for area of expertise.
- Promote and enforce effective change management for new materials or equipment used/installed in area of expertise.
- Develop, Document, & Implement process improvements to make the teams more effective and efficient.
- Execute capital plan for area including equipment overhauls and upgrades.
Benefits
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
- Free Beer!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
