Sara Lee Corporation

• Monitors plant metrics, identifies root cause for less than desirable results and demonstrates the skills and focus needed for continuous improvement.


• Diagnose and evaluate off-shift performance (cost, quality, delivery) challenges stemming from plant demand management and forecasting, inventory management, capacity and production planning and production process design and execution.


• Develop and implement plant solutions based on Lean Production system design, tools, techniques.


• Lead off-shift root cause problem solving initiatives.


• Participate in the design of work standards, quality control charts and systems in addition to other elements of superior manufacturing practice to aid plant improvement.


• Train and coach plant personnel in Continuous Improvement and its measurement as they pertain to the St. Joseph site.


• Assist the Operations Manager and Value Stream Manager in assessing the progress of Lean Manufacturing initiatives and programs underway at the plant.


• Coach front-line supervisors to manage their time, activity, and behavior to drive planned and scheduled opportunity generation and capture vs. reactive problem solving.


• Assist Supervisors in resolving production and employee related concerns.


• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations ensuring the maintenance of a safe and sanitary plant in accordance with all state and federal and company regulations.


• Take the lead role in managing sanitation for the facility to ensure compliance with all food safety sanitation standards. 


• Develop and implement new job methods and procedures in meat processing coordinating efforts with R&D, Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement and Quality Control while establishing and maintaining systems and procedures in accordance with specifications.


• Make recommendations, develop new manufacturing plans and implement to achieve improved efficiency and effectiveness.


• Develop and maintain solid performance management and performance team concepts/practices to fulfill the organization's participative management philosophy assuring that the appropriate formal management programs are instituted and followed through the entire operation.


• Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF system.


• Enforces daily commitment to performance boards and statistical process control.


• Attends daily Gemba meetings and communicates information to supervisors.


• Supports and sets expectations that standardized work will be utilized and kept current while seeking opportunities to ensure it is part of our culture.


• Communicates daily with Value Stream Manager providing production details, staffing issues and lean initiative updates.

• Bachelors degree required, preferably in business, meat science or related field.


• Broad manufacturing experience including 5 years experience in management roles.


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes


• Key insights into cost savings initiatives


• Independent judgment with analytical skills in formulating decisions concerning different problems with similar solutions.


• Ability to be resourceful, demonstrate business acumen, creative thinking skills and be able to act as a decision maker.


• Excellent leadership qualities.


• Demonstrates results orientation.


• Strong problem solving, lean thinking and statistical process control skills.


• Demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills.


• Excellent communication, planning and organizational 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.