Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and/or Business preferred
3-5 years of dairy processing experience; 5+ years preferred
Detailed technical knowledge of HTST and ESL dairy processing systems
Effective collaboration with plant and corporate personnel
Advanced statistical knowledge applicable to product and process improvement projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office, MiniTab, and data analysis applications
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams to enhance safety, cost, quality, and delivery
Partner with Meijer Manufacturing teams to implement process improvements
Identify, scope, and prioritize improvement opportunities
Provide consulting capabilities for project, analysis, and process improvement
Manage project portfolios and report on progress to leadership
Identify barriers to success and seek assistance from program champions
Facilitate training sessions on process improvement and project management
Benefits
On-site presence to foster relationships and employee engagement
Participation in annual planning and budgeting cycles for strategic goals
Opportunity to influence long-term financial and strategic initiatives
Full Job Description
What You'll be Doing:
Leads cross-functional teams to drive improvements in the areas of safety, cost, quality, and delivery.
Collaborates and partners with the functional Meijer Manufacturing teams to deploy identified process improvements on a timely basis.
Responsible for identifying, scoping and prioritizing improvement opportunities within assigned area of responsibility.
Provides full project, analysis, and process improvement consulting capabilities as needed.
Leads cross-functional, complex process improvement initiatives that are critical to Meijer long-term financial and strategic goals.
Responsible for portfolio management and execution of assigned projects.
Reports on project progress to Champions and other appropriate leadership levels.
Identifies barriers to project success and solicits help from program champions as needed.
Provides time and support to other leaders within Meijer Manufacturing team as needed.
Provides support for the development, budgeting, approval and execution of capital projects needed to deliver identified process improvements.
Facilitates process improvement and project management training sessions in accordance with Meijer Manufacturing procedures and methods.
Provides on-site presence and support to establish relationships and to help create employee engagement.
Participates in annual planning and budgeting (expense and capital) cycle to develop plans and financial goals related to the overall business strategy.
All other tasks as assigned.
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and/or Business preferred.
Minimum 3-5 years of dairy processing experience; 5+ years preferred.
Must have detailed technical knowledge of HTST and ESL dairy processing systems, dairy-grade liquid handling and filling systems, associated factory and utility systems, and finished food product storage and handling equipment.
Collaborates effectively with plant and corporate personnel at all levels of the organization.
Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of statistical analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
Exercises effective leadership and program management skills. Has demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise influence without authority.
Possesses advanced statistical knowledge and the ability to apply statistics to product and process improvement projects.
Possesses advanced computer skills (Microsoft office, MiniTab, other data analysis and data source applications).
Writes clearly and succinctly to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences from Senior Leadership to Team Members.
Listens attentively and actively, paying attention to both small nuances & complex situations to determine appropriate process for objective achievement.
Works with mathematical constructs and apply statistical concepts.
Teaches analysis and decision-making regarding complex matters to a diverse team with individual learning styles.
Manages projects, to set priorities and goals, and to meet deadlines.
Picks up on technical issues quickly, learn new skills, and attain knowledge (including retail industry subjects, product & technical knowledge).
