We currently have an opening for an Optimization Leader who will support our Lawrenceville, GA Fresh Foods North America plant. The Lawrenceville, GA facility manufactures packaging products for local and national customers. This position reports to the Plant Manager.Key AccountabilitiesParticipate in plant safety improvement efforts
Directly Lead/Manage process improvement, change management, and strategic initiatives efforts
Successfully establish an operating environment that embraces continuous improvement processes achieved through team-based initiatives with particular focus applied to plant goals and scorecard measures.
Responsible for continued emphasis on work systems - solidify basic tools and lead the further development of high performance work teams.
Maintain a positive relationship with customers and sales group.
Support and contribute to the professional development of facility leadership for succession planning and cross-functional needs.
Maintain the primary responsibility for insuring that jobs stay within budget and steer investigations of situations that result in jobs with excessive costs.
Maintain constant communication with facility lead team through active participation in daily production meetings, weekly lead team meetings and one-on-one sessions.
Assist department leaders in monitoring work in progress and schedule conformance.
Generates input on new equipment purchases and major modifications of existing equipment and their performance levels and metrics.
Identify gaps in performance and other areas of opportunity utilizing structured problem solving and employee engagement to yield positive results.
Knowledge and ExperienceBachelor's degree required.
3-5 years experience manufacturing experience; preferably in a packaging environment.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and managing high performance work systems and teams
Knowledge of and compliance with local and corporate policies
Experience leading Lean manufacturing efforts is highly preferred
Strong computer skills required
Key CompetenciesREASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to provide complete reports. Ability to understand & follow verbal instructions. Read, analyze, interpret, & train technical procedures & Warehouse terminology. Ability to effectively train one-on-one & in small group situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees. Ability to effectively present information & respond to questions from supervisors & groups of managers, coworkers and internal customers. Strong ability to communicate appropriately status, issues and possible solutions.
MATHMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 lbs. Specific vison, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
