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Slim Chickens · 14 hours ago

Operations Excellence Engineer

Fayetteville, AR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Slim Chickens is one of the fastest-growing brands in the food industry, known for its handmade food and bold ambition. The Operations Excellence Engineer will optimize kitchen operations through strategic equipment layout redesign and workflow analysis, supporting labor optimization initiatives and preparing infrastructure for scalable growth.

Restaurants

Responsibilities

Analyze current back-of-house equipment layouts and workflows across all locations

Conduct time-motion studies and process mapping to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies

Develop spaghetti diagrams and flow analyses to visualize traffic patterns and crossover points

Redesign equipment placement to reduce steps, improve ergonomics, and enhance workstation adjacencies

Optimize spatial utilization to maximize output within existing footprint constraints

Measure and document assembly times, throughput rates, and speed of service metrics

Conduct product temperature studies and quality assessments throughout production process

Identify opportunities to consolidate, eliminate redundancy, or reorganize equipment

Map prep processes and identify opportunities for improved efficiency

Analyze product mix (PMIX) data and sales patterns to inform layout decisions

Collaborate with operations leadership to align equipment layout with staffing deployment strategies

Design workstations that minimize labor requirements during peak and off-peak periods

Reduce unnecessary movement and steps to improve labor productivity

Create equipment configurations that enable efficient single-operator workflows where appropriate

Support standardization of processes to reduce training time and complexity

Design modular, flexible layouts that accommodate future menu development without major disruption

Create standardized equipment configurations that can be replicated across locations

Build infrastructure that supports growth while maintaining operational consistency

Develop flex spaces within layouts for testing new products or limited-time offerings

Plan equipment placement with consideration for future volume increases

Create detailed floor plans, elevation drawings, and equipment specifications

Develop standard operating procedures for optimized workflows

Document workstation planograms and mise en place organization

Produce implementation guides for layout changes in existing locations

Qualification

CAD software proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommercial kitchen knowledgeWorkflow optimizationErgonomics understandingTime-motion studiesProject managementProblem-solvingCollaborationCommunication skillsDetail-oriented