Operations Excellence Engineer

About This Role

Drive process standardization and improve cost and quality initiatives through Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing efforts at the plant level in Logan, UT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the efforts of Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives at the plant level
• Drive process standardization and focus on plant opportunities that reduce variation/eliminate waste leading to plant savings
• Develop Schreiber Foods Culture – Train, coach, evaluate and reinforce Continuous Improvement principles with partners and Team Members
• Lead efforts in improving cost and quality initiatives by utilizing Six Sigma type efforts
• Execute DMAIC problem-solving projects that have an impact on plant KPIs
• Work with Plant Leadership in identifying and communicating customer requirements and updating process controls to reflect best practices
• Maintain cross functional working relationships with Quality, Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, 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, 5S
• Help drive and analyze plant level metrics that support plant Critical Processes and KPIs
• Ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements

Requirements

• 3 years experience in engineering, technical or related area
• ASQ Green Belt Certification
• 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
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate cross-functional projects and build strong working relationships
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 3 years experience in engineering, technical or related area. Relevant technical experience of 6+ years may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Nice to Have

• ASQ Black Belt Certification
• DFSS knowledge or experience
• Basic understanding of organizational logistics, inventory, network, supply chain, quality, safety

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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