Continuous Improvement Business Performance Leader
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 4, 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, Cary , Continuous Improvement Business Performance Leader, Other , Raleigh, North Carolina
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