Schreiber Foods · 13 hours ago
Operational Excellence Engineer
Monett, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSchreiber Foods is a leading company in the food industry, and they are seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer to enhance their operational processes at the plant level. The role focuses on driving process standardization and executing projects aimed at reducing waste, increasing capacity, and improving quality and safety.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Champion the Ops Excellence Culture and program for your plant – Train, coach, evaluate and reinforce Continuous Improvement principles with leaders, partners and team members
Lead efforts in improving cost and quality initiatives by utilizing Six Sigma tools. Execute Lean and DMAIC problem-solving projects positively impacting plant KPIs
Work with Plant Leadership in identifying and communicating customer requirements, input specifications, and process capability. Updating process controls to reflect best practices
Maintain 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, 5S
Help 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. Establish 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Basic understanding of organizational logistics, inventory, network, supply chain, quality, safety
Ability to travel up to 10%
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
Authorization to work in the country in which the role is based
Preferred
ASQ Black Belt Certification Preferred
DFSS knowledge or experience preferred
Benefits
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 $ for focusing on your health. Depending on your medical plan enrollment, earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities. Plus, use your $600 lifestyle spending account for reimbursements related to health, fitness, weight management, mental health and social wellness.
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.
Company
Schreiber Foods
Schreiber provides dairy favorites to people around the globe.
10001+ employees
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