Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

Butterball•Mount Olive, NC

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the value stream and operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement by utilizing core continuous improvement methodologies and implementing a daily management operating system Butterball Operating System Solution (BOSS). This position implements and supports actions that yield improvements that may include but not limited to safety, quality, yields, cycle time, efficiencies, margin improvements and customer service. At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field (Engineering, Food Science, Poultry Science, etc.) or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
Ability to provide strong customer service with a customer centric mentality
Highly skilled at identifying process improvements, setting a clear direction, and delivering results
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Skilled at training, coaching, and supporting peers
Strong understanding of continuous improvement best practices
Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively guide cross-functional projects

Responsibilities

Impacts culture change through coaching team members and leaders towards Continuous Improvement behaviors and follows the principles and practices that yield Operational Excellence.
Directs and/or owns activities needed to incorporate continuous improvement transformation and technology solutions into the team culture and across the value stream.
Executes against long- and short-term goals to support the team's vision.
Identifies needs and provides necessary training specific to core continuous improvement tools and methodology.
Owns and directs improvement projects and initiatives to achieve business needs and goals.
Executes and provides guidance on key activities as part of Butterball's continuous improvement transformation and technology implementation to include the following: pre-shift, shift cross-over and first hour of attainment meetings; start-up scorecard; productivity data capture; standard work and leader standard work; visual boards; action item registers; and weekly operational excellence reviews.
Utilizes value stream mapping techniques to design optimal information, material, and production flow methods.
Participates in Gemba walks and acts as coach for team members in the areas of; continuous improvement; waste reduction and yield improvements; problem-solving; root-cause analysis; flow; and follow-up on action plans.
Creates and implements standard work, coaching line leaders to do the same.
Implements and coaches the use of control boards and other visual management tools.
Owns moderately complex projects that facilitate problem-solving in operations to address issues affecting yields, through-put and efficiencies.
Impacts 5S process improvements across the operations.
Works with necessary site personnel to identify, address, and eliminate process related obstacles.