Responsible for analyzing material and information flows for the operations unit to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization.
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Target Salary Range: $95k - $100k
Benefits
· Paid time off
· 401k, with company match
· Company sponsored life insurance
· Medical, dental, vision plans
· Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
· Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
· Employee Assistance Program
· Employee Discounts
· Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plans and guides Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyzes material and information flows; analyzes opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, and space utilization; quantifies the effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned opportunities
• Supports and drives continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safety
• Responsible for gateOPEX standardization program rollout
• Communicates with unit management and leadership team on implementation of changes
• Secures relevance and availability of Production System road maps and blue prints
• Performs diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC
• Makes documented proposals for improvements and syndicates with unit management on implementation of changes; responsible for supporting management and associates in the overall change process
• Actively practices change management and actively participates in the Unit’s performance management system and dialogue; presents progress and plans to company executives; liaises with corporate and area Continuous Improvement resources
• Proposes and keeps up with company Best Practices and benchmark initiatives
• Coaches other Continuous Improvement staff and leads training and presentation sessions
• Trains and builds capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean Manufacturing
• Works on all related training materials and works with other team members to identify improvements, additions, corrections or clarifications to the training material provided.
• Works with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, such as 8 Waste (muda), Just in Time (takt-flow-pull), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system, Problem Solving, FIFO and 5s and workplace organization including layout changes when necessary.
• Participates on cross-fertilization with other sites/areas
Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.
Work Experience:
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment preferred
• Experience with leading projects and people across organizations, and maintaining mandatory standards to ensure the safety of products and processes and to improve product quality required
• Experience with analyzing operations and its cost drivers, analyzing material and information flows, and analyzing productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques, including “Just in Time” (takt-flow-pull), 5S and workplace organization as well as value stream mapping and Kanban system preferred.
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
• Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Must be able to work autonomic and have an analytical mind
• Ability to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
• Excellent time management skills required
• Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities
• Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required
• Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance
• Ability to effectively work with diverse work groups and all levels of the Operation. Exposure to AutoCad a plus
• 6-Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required
Language / Communication Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred
