Manufacturing Excellence Manager Grand Forks
Company: J.R. Simplot
Location: Grand Forks
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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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
ForksCountry: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.
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Keywords: J.R. Simplot, Grand Forks , Manufacturing Excellence Manager Grand Forks, Executive , Grand Forks, North Dakota
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