Process Optimization Manager Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Job Category:EngineeringJob Family:Operations ExcellenceJob Description:This individual is responsible to deliver results for the Operational Excellence efforts at the plant level. This role's primary focus is on plant processes to drive process standardization, executional discipline, and equipment standardization through driving projects that focus on plant opportunities that reduce variation/eliminate waste leading to plant savings, increase capacity, reduce operational risk, and improve quality and safety. Duties include executing projects with quantifiable impacts through planning, organizing, training, coaching, troubleshooting, evaluation, monitoring, technical support, and utilization of the appropriate tools and methods. The role will perform a variety of tasks in the overall space that 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, etc.) as well as other training and development related activities.This role is 100% on-site at our Smithfield, Utah manufacturing facility.Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position. What you'll do: Ch ampion the Ops Excellence Culture and program for your plant - Train, coach, evaluate and reinforce Continuous Improvement principles with leaders, partners and team membersLead efforts in improving cost and quality initiatives by utilizing Six Sigma tools. Execute Lean and DMAIC problem-solving projects positively impacting plant KPIsWork with Plant Leadership in identifying and communicating customer requirements, input specifications, and process capability. Updating process controls to reflect best practicesMaintain cross functional working relationships with Quality, Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, etc. Collaborates with the plant team to identify Operational Excellence activities based on plant needs, opportunities, and challenges.Be knowledgeable of various government regulations that must be complied with, i.e., OSHA, USDA, FDA, EPA, EEOC, OFCCP, etc.Execute and own program initiatives for the plant including Problem Identification/Problem Solving Activities - Root Cause Analysis, Critical Processes, Lean, DMAIC, Digital Standard Work (Dozuki) and Process Optimization, Centerline, 5SHelp drive and analyze plant level metrics that support plant Critical Processes and KPIs. Monitors applicable results and performs data analysis to establish baselines and exceptions limits.Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures. What you will need to succeed: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Relevant technical experience of 6+ years may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. 3+ years experience in engineering, technical or related area. ASQ Green Belt Certification Required. ASQ Black Belt Certification 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 10%. #INDHO Eligible partners will receive:Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount - about 8% of your earnings - toward your retirement every year. That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That's hard to beat!Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position. Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber - Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.Sound like a company you'd like to be a part of? Click Apply.Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.Equal Opportunity Employer. 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