About the position
This individual is responsible for leading, influencing, and driving results for the Operational Excellence efforts at a multi plant level. This role's primary focus is on plant processes to drive process standardization, executional discipline, and equipment standardization. Duties include executing, planning, organizing, training, coaching, troubleshooting, evaluation, monitoring, technical support and the constant creation of business initiatives to reduce cost, increase capacity, reduce operational risk, and improve quality and safety. Ability to mentor and guide Operational Excellence resources across multiple production sites would be a requirement for this job. The role helps own the concepts around Master Scheduling and the Lean/DMAIC processes to plan and execute projects. Will perform a variety of tasks in the overall space that may include leading and directing the work of others. Leverages lean and six sigma disciplines where applicable and is focused heavily on utilizing the right tools with the right people at the right times. Someone successful in this role will be self-driven and motivated while executing with a wide degree of latitude in creative behaviors and influential leadership with a bias for Gemba and hands-on action. The role will execute lean training and implementation (including but not limited to Structured Problem Solving (A3), Daily Management System, Process Controls, Standard Work, SMED, Advanced Problem Solving at Green Belt level, etc.) as well as other training and development related activities. This position is located at our plant in Carthage, MO.
Responsibilities
- Develop Ops Excellence Culture and program for your areas of influence.
- Create and execute the rollout and sustainment strategy for your plant(s).
- Train, coach, evaluate and reinforce Operational Excellence principles with leaders, partners and team members.
- Lead efforts in improving cost and quality initiatives by utilizing Six Sigma tools.
- Execute Lean and DMAIC problem-solving projects positively impacting plant KPIs.
- Work with Plant Leadership in identifying and communicating customer requirements, input specifications, and process capability.
- Updating process controls to reflect best practices.
- Be knowledgeable of various government regulations that must be complied with, i.e., OSHA, USDA, FDA, EPA, EEOC, OFCCP, etc.
- Through the use of problem-solving methods and the use of quality tools to identify and make process improvements - effectively train and mentor team members in the various aspects of continuous improvement (green belt training, statistical management etc.) and monitor the performance of these improvements.
- Be involved in resolving critical daily operational challenges, understanding the core functions of the business and the core equipment utilized as well as products produced.
- Work with the Plant Manager and leaders in identifying potential capital and non-capital improvements.
- Assist with analysis and justification.
- Stay current in the latest tools and technologies that pertain to the food industry.
- Act as a center of excellence for cross functional and plant deployment teams as they apply continuous improvement tools to improve results in the critical areas of the business targeted.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
- 8+ years experience in engineering, operations or continuous improvement.
- Minimum 5 years as a Black Belt (ASQ) required.
- 2+ years as a Master Black Belt (ASQ) strongly preferred.
- Technical Competency - DMAIC, Lean, Kaizen, and Change Management.
- High Volume continuous process flow experience, including experimental design.
- Ability to collect and interpret line information and data.
- Statistical results and financial impact analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Windows, Minitab, MS Office.
- Ability to facilitate team-based training.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- DFSS knowledge or experience preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate cross-functional projects and build strong working relationships.
- Basic understanding of organizational logistics, inventory, network, supply chain, quality, safety.
- Ability to travel up to 15% to regional Schreiber facilities.
Benefits
- Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for the position.
- Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits including an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP.
- Earn bonus pay with opportunities to earn incentive pay twice a year.
- Get up to $5,000 annually to help with childcare costs.
- Earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities.
- Use a $600 lifestyle spending account for health-related reimbursements.
- Tuition reimbursement for further education.
- Access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one.
- Partners Helping Partners program for extra support.
