Process Lead

The Hershey Company•Memphis, TN

2d•$84,960 - $106,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Lead will help drive the Hershey Lean program at the Plant by developing and implementing process improvements and building operator capabilities in a TPM environment. This leader will drive process, system and operational improvements that are integral to facilitate in our vision to create a zero-loss culture. A core function of the role will be developing standards for executing tasks on the line (e.g.: changeovers) and training operators and mechanics to execute standards properly. The Process Lead will own the centerline and changeover Daily Management Systems, in addition to driving actions through the other Daily Management Systems. He / she will own tracking and maintain the loss data on the line to ensure top losses are being addressed. The process lead is responsible to advance the zero-loss mindset though harnessing data and communicating the losses in an unbiased manner paired with a problem-solving methodology to rid the process of the loss. The Process Lead is a member Focused Improvement pillar and line centric leadership team, works in tight collaboration across the Business Unit team.

Requirements

BS degree in engineering or related discipline strongly preferred
3+ years’ experience in an automated manufacturing environment
Experience with Lean Manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Green Belt/ Black belt is preferred
TPM experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Drive daily problem solving and data driven planning as the problem-solving leader for the assigned Business Unit
Coach operators/mechanics on executing standards
Implement and sustain Hershey Lean program
Develop and manage equipment centerlines as needed
Improve and implement rapid changeover/Time To target Production initiatives
Develop standards for executing tasks on the line
Driving process efficiency on multiple production lines
Partner with project engineers/teams to ensure successful systems start-up during design and start-up
Assist in financial valuation for pipeline items, capital projects, new item costing, etc.
Provide visibility of top losses & Zero-Based Analysis across the site
Development of data collection through OsiPi, and development of improvement projects.
To be a Leader in Lean Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering initiatives: RCA, 8D’s, SMED, Kaizen events, KANBAN, VSM, Time emotion study, Headcount optimization, Justin time, 5s etc.