Manufacturing Excellence Manager Grand Forks
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Grand Forks
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global
food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are
a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including
food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer
manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other
enterprises related to agriculture.SummaryThe incumbent in this job
will be responsible for leading, directing and managing the Six
Sigma/Continuous Improvement to advance the business, resulting in
cost and/or quality improvements. Applies knowledge of Six Sigma
processes to direct, lead and support multi-disciplinary
improvement processes that require evaluation, planning,
implementation and follow up. Leads root cause analysis, provides
analytical and financial analyses /studies, and drives non-capital
improvements at regional facilities, leveraging available
improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean. Individual identifies
opportunities for continuous improvement of our process lines and
overall plant operations by reviewing plant performance. Directs
the coordination and management of all defined and/or group
initiated process improvement activities, personnel and other
resources involved in the analysis, planning, implementation,
documentation and support of operations process improvement
projects. Key Responsibilities
- Apply and Teach Six Sigma and Lean Business Process Tools and
Methods to Improve Engineering Management Processes: Will use and
teach tools and apply engineering management process knowledge and
methods to the factory, Black Belts, Green Belts and subject matter
experts for Six Sigma and Lean projects.
- Will provide analysis, recommendations for improvement,
reporting, and technical support to all Six Sigma certified
employees, Unit Directors and their staffs, to help develop, coach
and lead multifunctional teams to work on projects at their
regional facilities in order to make improvements to operational
performance, product quality, and processes.
- Support the Strategic Plan for J.R. Simplot: Mentors and
advises facilities on prioritizing, charting, and launching
projects that support the strategic direction of the Simplot
organization. Will develop plan to integrate the Six Sigma approach
into the business strategy and deliver enhancements resulting in
cost, quality, and process improvements.
- Monitors and Ensures that Lean Processing and Six Sigma
Breakthrough Steps are Correctly Applied: Monitors and ensures that
factory Black Belts are actively applying the Lean Processing and
Six Sigma breakthrough steps in a correct manner to solve chronic
problems, remove waste, and to plan new services or products. Will
monitor the progress and ensure that each location is aligning
projects with business objectives and the strategic plan.--
--Typical Education
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or
university (or equivalent experience).--Relevant Experience
- Knowledge is required in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, Juran
Six Sigma, statistics, production methods, quality standards, food
processing GMP's with food Processing experience (preferable potato
processing).
- Demonstrated expense savings from Six Sigma projects of
significant size (upwards of $2 million per facility).
- Incumbent required to potentially work weekends and off shifts.
Required Certifications
- Black Belt Certification - Juran Institute Trained (preferred
or willing to achieve)Other Information
- Individual must be flexible and willing to alter schedule on a
short notice.Job Requisition ID:--18295Travel Required:--Less than
10%Location(s):--FG Plant - Grand Forks--Country:--United
States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status,
marital status, or any other protected status. **#LI-DM1
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Grand Forks , Manufacturing Excellence Manager Grand Forks, Executive , Grand Forks, North Dakota
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