Job description
This position will report to the Meal Preparation business that is now known as Winland Foods, Inc owned by Investindustrial.
Investindustrial is a leading investment and advisory group with over $11 billion of raised fund capital, which provides commercial solutions and capital to high-quality mid-market companies internationally. Investindustrial has a strong track record of investing in the food and beverage sector, including private label, and has developed longstanding relationships in the food and beverage community.
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
AZ Tolleson
Job Type:
Supply Chain Continuous Improvement
Job Posting Title:
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Job Description:
CI Specialist / SME will be responsible for operations support and a leadership role within one or more functions of the Continuous Improvement Group including Focused Improvement Pillar Membership, Project Leader roles and supporting assigned cell. Also, the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and site owner for IQS and MII, perform troubleshooting and system improvement while working with other IQS and MII Owners to sustain consistency. This position will communicate with both the plant floor and leadership on a regular basis, good written and verbal communication skills are a must along with a strong computer/systems background.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
#IND1
Meal Prep Use Only: #mealprep
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
AZ Tolleson
Job Type:
Supply Chain Continuous Improvement
Job Posting Title:
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Job Description:
CI Specialist / SME will be responsible for operations support and a leadership role within one or more functions of the Continuous Improvement Group including Focused Improvement Pillar Membership, Project Leader roles and supporting assigned cell. Also, the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and site owner for IQS and MII, perform troubleshooting and system improvement while working with other IQS and MII Owners to sustain consistency. This position will communicate with both the plant floor and leadership on a regular basis, good written and verbal communication skills are a must along with a strong computer/systems background.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Act as the site's technical expert for IQS and MII - lead efforts to troubleshoot and resolve both daily and long-term hardware, software and infrastructure issues.
- Maintain IQS and MII System performance, functionality and accuracy of data
- Understand interdependency of IQS and MII and other IT systems and can adequately troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Develop, upload and maintain electronic check sheets, assets and events in support of department requirements
- Develop, maintain and improve system reporting based on both current and future needs.
- Work with the plant leadership team to fully leverage IQS and MII capabilities.
- Maintain / modify user permissions, passwords and roles.
- Act as liaison with vendor and corporate resources for system upgrades, modifications or new development requirements.
- Assist other groups within the plant to analyze and pull data from IQS.
- Support and work with other site IQS and MII owners to maintain system consistency and resolve issues - multiple plant impact
- Active member of Focused Improvement Team and support plant results by leading project teams to reduce losses and Implement countermeasures.
- Support assigned Cell Team
- Skilled in and support all CI Initiatives including 5S, Center lining, Loss Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Autonomous Maintenance, Review and Response and other CI Processes as needed
- Work with teams to deliver plant results by providing support, leadership, loss analysis and implementing CI Processes
- Daily interaction with all positions and levels in the plant and outside of the plant
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Should hold 2 year technical degree (BS/BA Preferred)
- 1 -3 years of experience in manufacturing environment or CI preferred with the ability to understand manufacturing processes and process flows
- Results Oriented: self-motivated, creates daily priorities based on long term goals and objectives, ability to manage time and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal management
- Strong Team Player who contributes to developing a positive culture through supporting others and being a role model.
- Demonstrates high ethics and upholds organizational values
- Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
- Strong communication skills
- Create and deliver training material in an effective manner
- Need to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, customers and vendors.
- Communicate SME knowledge to others within Platform and Company
- Creativity and problem solving skills. Background in Continuous Improvement a plus.
- Computer literate: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, AS 400 systems (PKMS & LX), QPort, IQS, MII and other data /information programs as needed.
- Strong technical background
- Previous experience in leading a team and managing projects is preferred
- Able to work a flexible schedule (including some weekends)
- Able to travel if job requires
- Good Safety and Attendance record
- Must be willing to assume additional responsibilities and duties as needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to walk, stand for extended periods along with ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of times
- Ability to perform essentials functions of this job
#IND1
Meal Prep Use Only: #mealprep
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