Position SummaryThe factory Operational Excellence (OpEx) Specialist is responsible for analyzing and improving factory processes within our Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) journey to improve equipment reliability,
reduce downtime, reduce food loss, and enhance the overall operational efficiency (OEE) in our food manufacturing facility. This position will lead and develop others within the factory loss analysis program,
problem solving process and OEE reporting. This role will be required to perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, which may evolve based on organizational needs.
Position Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesFactory Loss Analysis Leadership
โข With support of the Operational Excellence Manager, collect data, analyze data, identify
specific losses and prioritize losses within the factoryโs OEE, downtime, raw material loss,
labor loss, etc.
โข Provide effective visual sharing and guidance of losses to the factory leaders and team
members to action against
โข Ensure the appropriate loss analysis is provided on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis
Problem Solving Leadership
Lead and develop others in the usage of our root cause analysis tools (STPD, BDA, etc.)
to drive continuous improvement
โข Ensure the health and wellness of our problem-solving tools meet the standards for
analysis and corrective actions and preventative actions
โข Implement verification steps on solutions for sustainability and if possible, reapplication to
other similar equipment or situations
OEE Reporting Ownership
โข Own the OEE reporting program from data collection, loss analysis, loss categorization
and monitoring to ensure reporting is done effectively and correctly
โข Provide OEE reporting internally to the factory leadership and team members that will use
the loss identification within the continuous improvement activities
โข Lead and develop others in the understanding of the OEE loss categories with the
availability, performance and quality components
Position QualificationsEducation
Education Level Description
2 Year / Associate Degree Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering,
Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.) required.
4 Year / Bachelors Degree Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a 4-
year STEM degree program preferred. Preference will be given to those
with a degree in engineering or to those actively enrolled in an
engineering program.
Other Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
2 to 4 years Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role,
preferable in the food industry
Knowledge & Skills
โข Knowledge of TPM methodology, specifically focus improvement (FI) pillar methodologies or a continuous improvement program is required
โข Demonstrated Proficiencies
โข Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to motivate, develop and inspire others
โข Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving skills, and change management
โข Strong analytical abilities and the administration background in systems used in data gathering, loss analysis, etc.
โข Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, specifically with all factory personnel levels
โข Proven track record of driving results in a factory environment
Qualifications:
Education
Education Level Description
2 Year / Associate Degree Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering,
Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.) required.
4 Year / Bachelors Degree Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a 4-
year STEM degree program preferred. Preference will be given to those
with a degree in engineering or to those actively enrolled in an
engineering program.
Other Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
2 to 4 years Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role,
preferable in the food industry
Knowledge & Skills
โข Knowledge of TPM methodology, specifically focus improvement (FI) pillar methodologies or a continuous improvement program is required
โข Demonstrated Proficiencies
โข Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to motivate, develop and inspire others
โข Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving skills, and change management
โข Strong analytical abilities and the administration background in systems used in data gathering, loss analysis, etc.
โข Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, specifically with all factory personnel levels
โข Proven track record of driving results in a factory environment
Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME