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Area Process Lead

L6

post holdingsGaylord, MN8 days ago

$25.50 - $30.60 per hour

Occupations

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersIndustrial Production ManagersQuality Control Systems Managers

Industries

Meat Processed from CarcassesPerishable Prepared Food ManufacturingLimited-Service Restaurants
Area Process LeaderThe Area Process Leader (APL) is a critical member of the continuous improvement team, focused on driving improvements on a line or area within the facility. Responsible for performing routine loss analysis and building capability within the area to eliminate losses. Conducts analysis and implements improvements for all work processes to eliminate non-value-added work. Execute and/or facilitate improvements through proven MES/CI tools. Must be a change catalyst with strong communication and time management skills. The (APL) is expected to develop the operating teams' technical understanding and mastery of process control through the use of problem-solving methodology. The (APL) is the centerline owner for the line. The (APL) has the responsibility to always comply with safety work rules as well as an obligation to reinforce safety as a core value. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and activities, related to food safety & quality, are followed and complied with to reduce product and process variability.
Duties and responsibilities include:
  • Attend and support all line meetings as a part of the MOS process
  • Facilitates the line loss analysis (current/future state) with area supervisor (AS) to develop improvement plans
  • Uses do-check-act-plan (DCAP) process to analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities through the MOS cycle
  • Work with (AS) and area maintenance leader (AML) as a part of a team to develop and execute loss elimination plans
  • Lead continuous improvement problem solving approach and trigger system to start the problem-solving cycle within team(s) of responsibility
  • Drive root cause problem solving for chronic losses, and support problem solving for sporadic losses
  • Develops control strategies and troubleshooting guides to enable operators to respond to losses
  • Help develop standards and training materials to build problem solving capability in team
  • Plan/coordinate training to others who will support process improvement initiatives
  • Routinely coach operators and mechanics on execution and adherence to centerline
  • Leads process definition to identify centerline targets and document standards
  • Maintain up to date centerline targets and track/check compliance to standard
  • Provide trended data, ad hoc reports as requested by plant teams
  • Owns data integrity and OEE calculations
  • Identify savings or performance opportunities
  • Support CI & reliability teams
  • Networks and shares best practices with other locations internal and possibly external to plant
  • Success factors include:
  • Culture development: fosters a culture of teamwork within the department, aligned with safety, quality, delivery, cost, and OEE goals
  • Relationships: demonstrates strong collaborative leadership with peers and outside groups/stakeholders/leaders to drive results in the Lenox plant
  • Results: strives for world-class performance and execution; develops and challenges staff to continuously improve and achieve higher performance levels
  • Financial acumen: demonstrates a basic knowledge of plant financials and budget management
  • Personnel/team development and change management: develops personnel and teams, drives improvement processes, and demonstrates knowledge of organizational change principles
  • Root cause analysis: high level understanding with ability to lead, mentors, and ensures effective analysis and corrective actions
  • Training: drives improvements in training effectiveness through goal setting, expectations, and delivery. Will advise on the job trainer (OJT) on areas of training improvement
Qualifications include:
  • Bachelor's degree or 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience leading teams in a high paced manufacturing environmentExperience with continuous improvement processes (RCA, 5S, SMED, CAPD, centerline)
  • Collaboration with all levels of employees
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Data comprehension and evaluation concerning process improvements, shrink reduction, budgetary shortfall/surplus, etc. MES training Strong organizational and technical skills Strong communication / training skills / priority setting Technical and practical equipment and tool skillsOC steps 0-4Knowledge of OC visual standards Ability to climb stairs/ladders, lift to 50 lbs., exposure to hot and cold and extensive walking Ability to be on call and work extended or after hours as needed The pay range for this position is $25.50 to $30.60 per hour.
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Level

LeadL6

Salary

$25.50 - $30.60 per hour

Location

Gaylord, MN

Occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Industry

Meat Processed from Carcasses

Posted

8 days ago

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