Assoc Continuous Improvement Specialist
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Wilson
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages:Competitive Pay: $50,000- $ 72,600
annuallyAnnual Bonus Earning PotentialComprehensive Health
Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefit available
to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of
employment.*Program eligibilities applyIn addition, we offer
opportunities for career growth, professional development, and
tuition assistance.The Associate Continuous Improvement Specialist
assists in identifying and implementing process improvement
opportunities. Responsible to improve the outcomes of manufacturing
and operational processes to improve efficiencies, reduce cost and
increase customer satisfaction at a particular location. Provides
advisement and recommendations to key management personnel to
influence change and implement continuous process improvement
programs. Core ResponsibilitiesAnalyzes plant efficiencies and
drives cost savings by identifying and facilitating process
improvement projects.Conducts root cause analysis to determine
metrics and troubleshoot manufacturing/business and operational
issues.Completes advanced data collection and analysis for process
mapping.Conducts compliance audits, program evaluations, and
reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is
sustainable.Lead cost reduction goals - monthly and
annually.Partners with Operations and Engineering teams to monitor
and evaluate effectiveness of new equipment installations. The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They
are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform
other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to
perform the essential functions. Bachelor's Degree from an
accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent
combination of education and experience.Company will consider a
currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation
by end of current school year as qualified.Demonstrated
understanding of Continuous Improvement and lean manufacturing
principles. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including
advanced level knowledge of Excel. - Solid analytical
skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills,
organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and
adaptability.Demonstrated planning, organization, and execution
skills.Strong interpersonal and technical skills.Knowledge of SAP
is preferred.Ability to work well with others in fast paced,
dynamic environment. - Ability to be respectful, approachable and
team oriented while building strong working relationships and a
positive work environment.Work Environment & Physical Demands The
work environment characteristics & physical demands described here
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The majority of the time is spent in an office
setting outside of the production plant.
The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions
(non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related),
working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne
particles, and chemicals.Noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate. - Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach
with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required include
close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust
focus.IndSPRT3-OpsEEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal
opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status,
status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status
or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the employment selection process,
please call us at 757-357-1595.
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