Process Improvement Specialits

 We offer: 

*Longevity bonus 

*7 Paid Holidays

*401(K) after 1 year of  employment

* insurance after 60 days employment

 Works to identify, plan and implement key projects to improve quality, reduce costs, increase productivity and improve cycle time by reducing wasted time, rework, etc. resulting in significant business improvement and customer satisfaction. Will be responsible for leading the Process Improvement Process for both the North and South facilities as well as the Distribution Centers.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Operations Team to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, material flow, project plans, and production capacity, and create process documentation.
• Use data collection and analysis to determine project selection according to impact to the operations.
• Lead and coach the operations team in the process improvement process including events and communication of opportunities and results. 
• Apply  root cause analysis to identify and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Develop and conduct compliance audits, program evaluations and reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent.
• Drive value stream mapping and the transition to future state.
• Maintain a clean working environment while supporting 5-S initiatives.
• Ensure all production runs meet expected quantities as per the production schedule.
• Know emergency procedures in the event of an equipment failure or safety concern.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all contacts.
• Accept and adapt easily to change.
• Ensure that all activities are consistent with the Company Mission Statement.
• Operate job-related equipment with or without an accommodation.
• Meet physical demands of job with or without an accommodation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and assigned task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, competency, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

• Technical or vocational degree in a related field and bakery experience are strongly preferred and/or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in the production industry is preferable. 
• Training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma is preferable.
• Proficient in data analysis tools.

Skills/Capabilities  

• Adaptability, development of ourselves and others, sustainable vision, innovation with value, achievement-driven inspiration, borderless mindset, passion for the customer and the consumer and sense of community. 
• Ability to adapt promptly to any change in working conditions and to get problems resolved without delay.
• Ability to perform excellently even when under pressure
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and effectively.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, and perform work independently without being prompted
• Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and work within deadlines.
• Ability to work on the production shopfloor, lead teams, and communicate across different organizational levels.