Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Sr. Process Improvement EngineerIn the Sr. Process Improvement Engineer role, you will be responsible for:Maintaining & improving OEE, production system capabilities, and operational stability. Responsibilities include technical leadership and people development, cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, equipment, and safety. The Sr. Process Improvement Engineer develops mastery of the processes and equipment they are assigned to and uses that mastery to deliver improved OEE, quality, and yield.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for loss analysis & OEE improvement plan development, plan execution leadership, and results trackingDevelop and implement capital equipment projects as needed to support the OEE improvement plansOversee analytical troubleshooting & problem-solving activitiesFacilitate Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project management as needed leveraging the internal Continuous Improvement Program (Sara Lee Continuous Excellence (SLCE)Oversee the Downtime collection systemDevelop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goalsDeliver effective change leadership - driving business changes while minimizing people impactCommunicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issuesEffective leader and motivator who can engage employees at all levels in the problem-solving process to achieve plant goalsMotivate team members to achieve plan goals. Drive data driven and frontline team-based cultureUnderstand the fundamental tools & methodologies of the following TPM pillars – Focused Improvement (FI), Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Planned Maintenance (PM), Early Management (EM)Understand the CQV process – Commissioning, Qualification, Verification processApply reliability expertise to stabilize and improve the operation, driving variation down and seeking improved TE through capital, procedural, and operational improvements in both planned and unplanned downtime areasDevelop and maintain staffing and scrap standards for new and revised manufacturing processDemonstrate good oral and written communication skills through leading meetings and preparing written plant communicationsOversee process improvement capital projects including, design, planning, organizing, scheduling, control, integration, for on time and within budget completionThis role will require some off-shift and weekend workAdditional duties may include:Responsible for rapid changeover activities including principles, target setting, and leading successful efforts reducing changeover time to achieve challenging objectivesProvide weekly, period, and 'Year to Date' reliability and variability downtime analysis support to the operation.Assist in plant initiatives and direct line supervision as neededAdminister policies and procedures to ensure compliance with plant safety, security, and GMP requirementsRegular and predictable attendance at the work siteThis role requires regular presence on the plant floorThis role requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionallyThis role may require off-shift and/or weekend work.This role may require some travel (less than 25%)The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.Knowledge and Skill Requirements:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar fieldLean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project.6 + years of manufacturing experience in a consumer product manufacturing operation preferredMust be self-motivated, results and action oriented.Ability to make independent and sound decisions.Ability to conduct assessments and audits and evaluate to measure progress.Effective oral and written communication skills.Solid understanding of Business Finance principlesProficient in Microsoft Suite applicationsAbility to give and receive constructive feedbackAbility to lead a team-based approach to decision makingDemonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environmentStrong leadership with the ability to get results through mentoring othersEffective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skillsProficient in AutoCAD 19Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.