Process Optimization Jobs in Memphis, TN (NOW HIRING)

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a workplace that utilizes ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

The PLM Analyst is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to support product development and lifecycle processes. This role manages product data to ensure accuracy and consistency while serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day user support. The PLM Analyst partners with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization, recommend and implement system enhancements, and improve overall user experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Drive PLM Process and System Improvements - Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and system enhancements, analyze business requirements, and support the testing and implementation of PLM solutions that improve efficiency and user experience.
2. Provide PLM User Support - Serve as the primary point of contact for PLM users by troubleshooting system issues, resolving data-related inquiries, and providing guidance on system functionality and best practices to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
3. Develop Training and Documentation - Create, maintain, and deliver user training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other documentation to support system adoption, standardized processes, and ongoing user education.
4. Manage PLM Data and System Integrity - Assist in the maintenance of accurate and complete product data within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, ensuring data quality, consistency, and alignment with the ERP solution.
5. Support New Product Commercialization - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product commercialization activities by ensuring product data, documentation, and workflows within the PLM system are complete, accurate, and released on schedule. Assist in external processes to enable successful introduction of new products and ongoing portfolio management.

Education: Minimum: Minimum:  BA/BS or equivalent experience; Preferred: MA/MS

Related Experience: Minimum 3 years, preferably in research & development, new product commercialization, information technology, or related field

Equipment/Software Skills: Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.  Experience in an ERP/PLM system preferred.

Competencies

• Organization - Exhibits a strong work ethic and discipline; Completes work in an accurate and efficient manner; Self-organizes and prioritizes workload logically; Able to multi-task.
• Critical Thinking - Demonstrates an ability to think outside the box; Willing to be creative in finding new solutions to complex problems.
• Communication - Excellent oral and written communication skills; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Execution - Displays willingness to make decisions; Makes timely decisions, even under pressure (e.g., time constraints, critical situations).
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions and directs their implementation.

Physical: Typing and manual dexterity required.  Movement back and forth between printers and other office equipment.  Lifting of up to 25 lbs.  Long periods of sitting, reading, and/or typing are common.

Sensory: Heavy telephone and email volume.  Must have excellent diction to respond to calls and excellent hearing in order to understand and respond to issues or requests.

Mental/Reasoning: Able to reason logically and make sound decisions.  Must work efficiently under little supervision.  Interacts with others (both internally and externally) effectively and appropriately.  Demonstrates persistence when performing repetitive tasks.  Dependable.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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