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This includes development and documentation of technical and operational processes. Design, creating and implementation of centerlines, process improvements, process standards, standard work that deliver reduction in process variation, safety/quality/cost/delivery improvements and overall manufacturing enhancements. This role will be part of the global continuous improvement organization and indirectly report to the Global Continuous Improvement Director.Duties and Responsibilities :\nDevelops and maintains updated process flow of the plants operational critical process.\nResponsible for supporting the roll out of the Guenther Productivity System (GPS). Lead and execute GPS Playbooks for the pillars.\nWorks with supervisors, managers, and operator to identify and document work processes, including those required for machine operators, maintenance, safety, and quality.\nDeveloping and maintaining standard work to ensure consistency across shifts. This involves production of detailed training and process document for use in training and production operations, including training manuals, standard operating procedure, certifications for roles and support the digital platforms.\nDesigning and developing future production capacities by participating in design meetings; coordinating with Research & Development regarding product changes and improvements; and updating SOPs to incorporate the changes.\nLead MUV and process improvement Kaizen events to eliminate food and process waste, increase line efficiencies, and improve site sustainability.\nLead the Operational Excellence Improvement teams through digital technology and serve as plant champion for all continuous improvement events.\nChampion site productivity roadmap projects and fuel to grow process to enable a reduction in cost of goods sold (COGS).\nLead automation projects to reduce overall cost to serve.\nLead vertical startup for new manufacturing equipment/line installations.\nFlexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.\nPerforms all other duties as assigned.\nMinimum Job Requirements:\nEducation/Certifications and Experience:\nBachelor’s Degree in Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or Food Science preferred or equivalent work experience.\nAt least 2 years of experience in food manufacturing or high-speed manufacturing.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nContinuous improvement tools and process\nStatistical process analysis\nEquipment design, mechanical, electrical, and process development\nPLC controls experience is an asset\nProficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), SAP/ERP, Redzone and other related applications or software.\nExcellent communication and coaching skills.\nDetail oriented and organized.\nProject Management skills\nSelf-Motivated and able to work under time constrains and deadlines.\nHands-on work ethic.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nN/A\nWorking Conditions and Physical Effort:\nTypical work in an office and manufacturing facility environment.\nWork involves daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise, and vibration. Seasonal exposure to weather elements to include, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.\nWork environment involves daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases.\nPosition requires the ability to stand; walking around office, warehouse, and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis.\nExpectations:\nWill demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.\nThe role will execute the top global CI priorities and strategy from CHG SC and execute plant priorities and strategies to deliver site Gross Productivity, Asset/ Process Improvement and Critical to Quality CI.\nCollaboration Goals and Expectations will be set annually by the Site Operations Director and Global CID.\nAt C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:\n$89,026.00 - $163,399.00Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.\nC.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.\nWe also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.\nFor additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.\nC.H. 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