Plant Change Agent - Food Manufacturing Six-Sigma

Our client is a major, successful manufacturer in the food and beverage industry.  They have an immediate opening for a Plant Change Agent in one of their successful plant operations.

 

The primary objective in this position is to, with the Corporate Engineer?s input, lead plant performance improvement through Lean production system design, effective problem-solving techniques, the design and management of performance improvement initiatives, and the training and coaching of plant personnel to accomplish the same.  In order to accomplish this, the position will need to effectively communicate with plant management and the Corporate Engineer, and coach frontline supervisors and operating managers in how to better incorporate performance improvement activities into their daily workload.  This position would be located at the plant site and be the primary Real Time Results representative for the site.

 

? Help establish meaningful plant metrics to monitor performance at a level sufficiently detailed to illustrate the real nature and cause of problems, and demonstrate the skills and focus needed for improvement.

? Organize the plant idea generation and improvement initiative planning to level up and stabilize performance and seize more significant improvement opportunities.

? Diagnose and evaluate performance (cost, quality, delivery) challenges stemming from plant demand management and forecasting, inventory management, capacity and production planning, and production process design and execution.

? Develop and implement plant solutions based on Lean Production system design and transformation principles, tools, and techniques (also the tools of Six Sigma).

? Lead plant root cause problem solving initiatives.

? Assist in the design of work standards, quality control charts and systems, and other elements of superior manufacturing practice to aid plant improvement.

? Assist in the creation of alternative methods of production control and scheduling that use best practice techniques and better connect the plant and its suppliers with customer and seasonal demand patterns.

? Train and coach plant personnel in Real Time Results and its measurement as it pertains the their site.

Assist the general manager and operations director in assessing the progress of RTR initiatives and programs underway at the plant.

 

Bachelor?s degree in a relevant engineering or business discipline preferred; Master?s degree a plus.  3 - plus years of manufacturing experience required including responsible management roles.  In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes.  Experience with cost savings initiatives.  Lean production, Six-sigma experience is a MUST. 

 

This is an outstanding opportunity with a great company.  It offers a tremendous amount of exposure, solid compensation package, great benefits, and growth potential.  In order to be considered you MUST include a Word resume and salary requirements with your response.