Agropur
Area Operational Excellence Manager
Agropur, Jerome, Idaho, United States, 83338
Job Type:
Regular
Invest in you, Join Agropur.
The mission of the Area Operational Excellence Manager will be to implement various continuous improvement and Focus Improvements initiatives to achieve manufacturing excellence.
Drive the cultural transformation towards operational excellence, coach project contributors on Lean principals and the adoption of Integrated Work Systems (IWS). Act as an active change agent to influence high-level business leaders.This role may required to travel across other Agropur's facilities
How Agropur invests in YOU:Competitive compensation and benefits package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) with 7% company contributions
3 weeks Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Advancement Opportunities
What's involved in this role:Implements a Lean philosophy using the Agropur Operating System: Loss tree analysis, Daily Management System (DMS) tools, unified problem solving, SMED, etc.
Coach and act as a servant leader to all elements related to the implementation of the program
Support onsite in implementing the plant management's strategic plan by working closely with union partners and managers, while developing the teams and resources required to meet autonomy and accountability objectives.
Work in cooperation with the Director, Operational Improvement (Corporate) to develop area cluster strategies based on the site's financial and operational evaluations; allowing to identify and FI projects manage initiatives in line with plants strategic plan and SQCDME scorecard.
Facilitate work sessions onsite to support activities in line with Agropur Operating System; including the ability to facilitate kaizens when required.
Facilitate creation of 90 Days actions plan with assigned Plants directors to address Losses based on data to ensure SQCDME goals, as well as supporting the OGSM governance with plants' managers.
What you need to join our team:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other relevant field required (Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.)
Minimum five (5) years of experience in manufacturing (continuous improvement, production, maintenance) focused on performance management required.
Experience in implementing change management strategies required.
Preferred lean/six sigma accreditation.
Knowledge of problem-solving processes: A3, RCA, PDCA, etc. required.
Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish preferred.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Regular
Invest in you, Join Agropur.
The mission of the Area Operational Excellence Manager will be to implement various continuous improvement and Focus Improvements initiatives to achieve manufacturing excellence.
Drive the cultural transformation towards operational excellence, coach project contributors on Lean principals and the adoption of Integrated Work Systems (IWS). Act as an active change agent to influence high-level business leaders.This role may required to travel across other Agropur's facilities
How Agropur invests in YOU:Competitive compensation and benefits package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) with 7% company contributions
3 weeks Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Advancement Opportunities
What's involved in this role:Implements a Lean philosophy using the Agropur Operating System: Loss tree analysis, Daily Management System (DMS) tools, unified problem solving, SMED, etc.
Coach and act as a servant leader to all elements related to the implementation of the program
Support onsite in implementing the plant management's strategic plan by working closely with union partners and managers, while developing the teams and resources required to meet autonomy and accountability objectives.
Work in cooperation with the Director, Operational Improvement (Corporate) to develop area cluster strategies based on the site's financial and operational evaluations; allowing to identify and FI projects manage initiatives in line with plants strategic plan and SQCDME scorecard.
Facilitate work sessions onsite to support activities in line with Agropur Operating System; including the ability to facilitate kaizens when required.
Facilitate creation of 90 Days actions plan with assigned Plants directors to address Losses based on data to ensure SQCDME goals, as well as supporting the OGSM governance with plants' managers.
What you need to join our team:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other relevant field required (Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.)
Minimum five (5) years of experience in manufacturing (continuous improvement, production, maintenance) focused on performance management required.
Experience in implementing change management strategies required.
Preferred lean/six sigma accreditation.
Knowledge of problem-solving processes: A3, RCA, PDCA, etc. required.
Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish preferred.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.