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Plant Change Agent - Traverse City, Michigan - WILL PAY FOR RELOCATION!

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Job ID:14126
Date:2012-05-25
Location:Saginaw, US-MI
State:Michigan
Degree:Not Specified

Salary/Compensation:: 0-0

Job Types:: Continuous Improvement (Staff)

Continuous Improvement/Lean Mfg

Lean Manager

Job Description

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Position Summary:

The primary objective in this position is to lead plant improvement activities through Lean Production System Design, effective problem solving techniques, design and manage performance improvement initiatives, and train and coach plant personnel to accomplish the same. In order to accomplish this, as a plant change agent you will need to effectively communicate with plant personnel, frontline supervisors, and operating managers in how to better incorporate performance improvement activities into their daily workload. The Plant Change Agent position would be located at this plant site, there maybe opportunities to travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Help establish meaningful plant metrics to monitor performance at a level sufficiently detailed to illustrate the real nature and cause of problems and to demonstrate the skills and focus needed for improvement opportunities.

Help to improve safety performance through the use of Lean tools

Organize plant idea generation and improvement initiative planning. Stabilize plant performance and help identify additional improvement opportunities.

Diagnose and evaluate performance (cost, quality, delivery) challenges stemming from plant demand management and forecasting, inventory management, capacity, production planning, and production processes

Lead plant root cause problem solving initiatives.

Assist in the design of work standards, quality control charts and systems, and other elements of superior manufacturing practices to aid plant improvements.

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

Train and coach plant personnel to utilize Lean Tools

Assist the general manager and operations director in assessing the progress of plant initiatives and programs underway at the plant

Aid in development and management of capital improvement projects on time, on budget, and meeting performance goals

Knowledge of food production processes a plus

Knowledge of TPM, total preventative maintenance, programs a plus

Familiar with the development of and adherence to departmental budgets

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

3 years Broad manufacturing experience including responsible management roles

Able to work on multiple projects at one time

Ability to work 2^nd or 3^rd shift when necessary

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Ability to recognize improvement opportunities

Excellent communication, problem solving, and strong leadership skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Tools and Access Data Base

Must be able to interact with all people and promote teamwork

Excellent oral and written skills are necessary

Computer proficiency required

Good knowledge of accounting practices is helpful

Able to manage complex and time sensitive projects to satisfaction of different groups

High initiative in problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Ability to effectively manage multiple, often conflicting, priorities

Ability to effectively utilize people's skills

Ability and willingness to motivate a mix of people with diverse personalities to deliver against expectations

We make it our mission at Sara Lee to "Simply delight you...every day." Our brands make up one of the world's best-loved portfolios of innovative food products. Our leading, trusted brands include Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean and Sara Lee. Collectively, these brands generate nearly $9 billion in annual net sales as they delight millions of consumers every day. The Sara Lee team consists of 20,000 employees.

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 our 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.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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