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Process Improvement Manager - Farms Division- Storm Lake, Iowa - WILL PAY FOR RELOCATION!

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Job ID:12268
Date:2012-05-25
Location:Storm Lake, US-IA
State:Iowa
Degree:Not Specified

Salary/Compensation:: 0-0

Job Types:: Continuous Improvement/Lean Mfg

Manufacturing

Prod./Plant Management

Job Description

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Position Summary:

The primary objective in this position is to, with the Corporate Continuous Improvement Team's input, lead Farms/Feed mill performance improvement through Lean production system design, effective problem-solving techniques, the design and management of performance improvement initiatives, and the training and coaching of farms/feed mill personnel to accomplish the same. In order to accomplish this, the Farms/Feed mill Change Agent will need to effectively communicate with farms/feed mill management and the Corporate CI Team, and coach frontline supervisors and operating managers in how to better incorporate performance improvement activities into their daily workload. This position would be located at the feed mill site and be one of the primary Continuous Improvement representatives for the site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Help establish meaningful farms/feed mill metrics to monitor performance at a level sufficiently detailed to illustrate the real nature and cause of problems, and demonstrate the skills and focus needed for improvement.

Organize the farms/feed mill idea generation and improvement initiative planning to level up and stabilize performance and seize more significant improvement opportunities.

Diagnose and evaluate performance (cost, quality, delivery) challenges stemming from farms/feed mill demand management and forecasting, inventory management, capacity and production planning, and production process design and execution.

Develop and implement farms/feed mill solutions based on Lean Production system design and transformation principles, tools, and techniques (also the tools of Six Sigma).

Lead farms/feed mill root cause problem solving initiatives.

Assist in the design of work standards, quality control charts and systems, and other elements of superior manufacturing practice to aid farms/feed mill improvement.

Assist in the creation of alternative methods of production control and scheduling that use best practice techniques and better connect the farms and feed mill and its suppliers with customer and seasonal demand patterns.

Train and coach Farms/Feed mill personnel in Lean Manufacturing and its measurement as it pertains to their site.

Assist the general manager and operations director in assessing the progress of Lean Manufacturing initiatives and programs underway at the Farms and Feed mill.

Coordinate Continuous Improvement activities and priorities between the Corporate CI Team and Farms/Feed mill management.

"Sell" process improvement measurements, etc. to Farms/Feed mill management in situations where they feel different measurements would work better.

Coach front line managers to manage their time, activity, and behavior so that they shift from reactive problem-solving to planned and scheduled opportunity generation and capture.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or business discipline preferred

3 + years of experience implementing Lean manufacturing techniques and change management

Broad manufacturing experience including responsible management roles

In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes

Key insights into cost savings initiatives

Lean Manufacturing Systems; Six Sigma

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

Each and every day, Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE) delights millions of consumers and customers around the world. The company has one of the world's best-loved and leading portfolios with its innovative and trusted food and beverage brands, including Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Sara Lee and Senseo. Collectively, our brands generate nearly $9 billion in annual net sales from continuing operations. Sara Lee has approximately 20,000 employees in its continuing operations worldwide. Please visit www.saralee.com for the latest news and in-depth information about Sara Lee and its brands.

At Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as individuals. That's why we offer employment opportunities that give you ownership of your career. With the resources of a global corporation and direct responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you'll always be able to perform your best and be recognized for it. At Sara Lee, the difference is you.

The Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those features that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

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