Technician, Continuous Improvement

Monogram Foods•Chandler, MN

9d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Technician is responsible for executing the job-certification training schedule, researching, and validating, documenting and performing task-specific training with plant operators. Position also is an integral team player in plant/line problem-solving efforts.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a business, science or engineering field. Equivalent experience in manufacturing will be considered in the absence of formal education.
Math skills including basics (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and also calculating percent's, ratios, charting, graphing of informational data.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to author detailed process procedural documentation.
Training experience in teaching job-task skills in a business environment.
Computer skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email, eFile management.
Excellent Interpersonal communication skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER

Nice To Haves

Bi-Lingual a plus- English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Identifies & evaluates processes & positions for determining training needs and efforts.
Researches known job task procedures through SOPs, MOPs and other documentation as a starting point to ascertain proper procedures for specific process tasks if known.
Modifies/writes SOP/MOP documentation as necessary to capture viable best-deployed procedures based on observation, evaluation, operator inputs and/or other required functional expertise.
Works to develop training matrices with Training manager that give priority to selected positions, process tasks for planning training and certification efforts.
Writes Job Instructional Breakdowns (JIBDs) based on the training matrices for specific job/process tasks.
Partners with subject-matter experts (SMEs) to deliver training through the use of written JIBDs and supporting audio-visuals. Serves as certifying authority for all targeted employees being trained in specific job/process tasks.
Works with supervisors, leads, others to ensure that follow-on audits of correct procedural alignment occurs at scheduled intervals post-certification.
Maintains database of SOPs, MOPs, POGs, JIBDs, other documentation as well as audit schedules for post-training procedural compliance.
Partners with line/process huddle leaders to ID and collaborate in problem analysis and solving.
Assists in evaluating changes to methods, procedures that emanate from CI or problem-solving efforts and ensures appropriate changes to SOPs, MOPs, JOBDs and required follow-on training of employees.
Works to standardize with leaders how the plant trains and develops employees in process procedures.
Navigate and enter information into MESH
Teach LOTO classes
Assist with orientation
Write LOTO programs
Become a TTT for PIT
Interact with ALL departments in regards to safety problems
Navigate and enter into emaint
Understand that confidentiality is a must
Be available to work on all shifts
Be a back-up for EHS manager
All other duties as assigned.