Continuous Improvement Business Performance Leader
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company
heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a
goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we
create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice
customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are
raised for food.SummaryThe Continuous Improvement Business
Performance Leader will be a part of a central CI team responsible
for the deployment of critical Continuous Improvement capability,
deploying initiatives and assisting in transformational culture
change. This role will serve as the executors and coaches to site
and functional teams for defined CI Tools and processes (i.e.
Manufacturing Operating System, Daily Management System,
Center-lining, Gemba, etc.). In addition, this role will be a key
part of the development of our Corporate CI toolbox. In this role
it will be critical to understand the importance of data driven
decisions, daily process/standards and how CI tools can drive
business improvements. The CI Business Performance Management is
viewed as a critical capability and success factor to effectively
support developing a World Class Poultry operation that delivers
sustainable, repeatable results. This position will report directly
to the Continuous Improvement Business Performance Manager. --This
position is strategically located near for easy access to site
clusters (Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland/Delaware), however is
remote and requires travel to facilities and HQ as
requested.Principal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead
annual diagnostic process for all locations that is repeatable and
delivers clear loss analysis where top opportunities exist.Coach
and mentor Continuous Improvement Managers skill sets with the
tools as well as effective implementation techniques.Be a critical
member of a the CI team to drive change management through CI
methodology, processes and culture.Serve as subject matter expert
for CI Methodology, CI Tools and the implementation of Daily
Process controls to drive operational improvements. Execute
strategies on how to best leverage CI tools and processes to drive
culture and results.Support Supply Chain Productivity Program with
the primary objective of supporting aligning each opportunity with
P&L, quantify target impact and track value realization efforts
for supply chain.Participate in the development and deliver the
appropriate training materials and learning techniques that are
adapted to application, opportunity, and audience. A member of
central CI team to support the CI team, business and functional
teams for building capability, deploying initiatives and assisting
in transformational culture.Partner with business and functional
teams (Safety, Quality, HR, Maintenance) to incorporate CI
methodology into business strategies and execution.Participate in
execution of the Continuous Improvement Strategic Plan.Utilize
methodology, coaching, assessing, and teaching to improve the
overall health of CI program.Actively participate in benchmarking
and CI Network connections to identify, translate and promote best
practices that can be applied in the plant. Travel to identified
locations to coach, train and deploy needed tools and
processes.Promotes the transformation from a reactive
organizational culture to one that is more preventative and
predictable, utilizing data driven decision-making, sustainable
actions, and the Continuous Improvement tools.Education and
Experience RequirementsBS degree in Operations Management, Business
Management, Engineering or related, and 5-7 years or more leading
Continuous Improvement or business transformations. Equivalent
related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.--The
Ideal Candidate will have:A solid operational or continuous
improvement background. Prior exposure to Continuous Improvement or
Operational Excellence tools. Core competencies to include Lean,
Six Sigma, Kaizen Event Facilitation, Root Cause Analysis,
Microsoft Office, Power App/BI Platform and Minitab working
knowledge. Should not only demonstrate the ability to do but also
teach in the various techniques. Experience participating in
Business Performance meetings (MOS, DMS, Tier Meetings,
etc.).Proven experience in a willingness to promote and drive
change; able to communicate and work with teams at all
organizational levels from senior management to shop floor; strong
communication, organization and presentation skills. Ability to
learn new concepts, combined with common sense and effectively
apply to problem solving. A combination of business, interpersonal,
technical and analytical skills while being motivated by challenge.
Works well in a team environment, with enhanced ability to leverage
influential leadership skills.Flexibility to accommodate different
shifts and travel to locations will be necessary.Ability to travel
to support Deployment and capability building efforts. Estimated
travel of 50%. Environmental Factors and Physical
RequirementsPosition is mostly sedentary but may require occasional
moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light
equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access
files, supplies and equipment. When in a plant environment:
Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include
metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures
of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100%
humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to110 lb. May be exposed
to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must
wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job
as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders.Perdue Farms,
Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran
status.
Keywords: Perdue Farms, Wilson , Continuous Improvement Business Performance Leader, Other , Raleigh, North Carolina
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