The Technical Specialist is a liaison between the production work teams and other enabling support teams with the primary focus to be on training, operational excellence systems development, preventative maintenance and repair for the Value Stream. The job includes establishing and improving processes by using lean thinking and lean manufacturing applications for a three-shift operation. The TS will initiate and lead efforts in root cause problem solving and implementation of effective corrective/preventative actions by using Lean tools such as: M1 problem solving, Zoetis Human Performance Analysis, Process FMEA, and systematic trouble shooting. Work with engineering by participating in developing equipment specifications, user requirements, capital scope development, and qualification activities. Work with procurement and packaging engineering to monitor component issues and conduct feasibility assessments/line trials as needed.