Senior Process Engineer - Operations Improvement; OPI

Position: Senior Process Engineer - Operations Performance Improvement (OPI)
The cutting-edge equipment we use in our manufacturing processes is among the most advanced in the industry. Members of this team must enjoy the challenge of ensuring our equipment is always performing at its peak and identifying new technologies to implement in our processes. The two questions you'll ask yourself each day as a member of our engineering team are: "Is this working as well as it possibly can?"

and "How can we make it better?"


Position Overview


As part of the Operations Performance Improvement (OPI) Team, you will support both our on-campus and remote manufacturing facilities. Leverage your engineering/manufacturing knowledge and experiences to continually improve/optimize processes and help drive focused improvement throughout Johnsonville's manufacturing network.


Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in safety, quality, yield and efficiency throughout the manufacturing network by teaching/driving problem solving proficiencies
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams for the ongoing improvement of equipment and processes
• Collaborate with the Reliability (TPM) Team to support Focused Improvement Pillar work
• Build partnerships with Operations, Food Safety/Quality, R&D and Engineering to ensure successful implementation of Process Optimization projects
• Monitor sustainment of process changes
• Conduct statistical analysis and simulation studies as needed, using software such as Minitab, Glentech, Arena or others
• Engage members in data collection and ownership of changes/tracking
• Complete line/equipment studies to understand current and theoretical throughput/capacity
• Complete time studies to develop production staffing standards across the manufacturing network
• Along with the Plant Maintenance/Engineering Coordinators and Project Engineers, make recommendations for use/improvement of equipment

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations or a related field required
• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing certification required

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in/with a manufacturing facility
• Minimum of 7 years of experience utilizing Statistics and/or Statistical Process Control with demonstrated results

Skills

• Knowledge of process optimization tools and simulation software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledgeable in Reliability (TPM) concepts
• Knowledgeable/application of time and motion studies
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab)
• Excellent facilitation skills; comfortable with facilitating root cause analysis exercises, Kaizen events, etc.
• Ability to teach and transfer knowledge of process changes
• Proven self-starter; takes the initiative to find/manage opportunities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with minimal supervision

Other Requirements


Travel: Approximately 30% of your time


Benefits and Compensation


Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic!

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally.

We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

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The Johnsonville Way

Our culture, called the Johnsonville Way, guides the way we behave, operate and treat one another. We truly believe that here at Johnsonville, we have a moral responsibility to create and maintain an environment that requires each Member to fully develop their God-given talents and help others to do the same. We achieve this by living the Johnsonville Way.

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