What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technical Manager position at Meiji America Inc. | D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc.?
SUMMMARY:
The primary function of the Process Technical Manager is to be a technical expert of equipment and processes in the York Plant. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing procedures that increase reliability and efficiency. This person will report directly to the Plant Manager and act as a liaison between the Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering group.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
The Process Technical Manager will be accountable to the Plant Manager.
EXPERIENCE:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift up to 50 lbs. and shared weight up to 100 lbs. Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity and extremes of hot and cold are possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The primary function of the Process Technical Manager is to be a technical expert of equipment and processes in the York Plant. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing procedures that increase reliability and efficiency. This person will report directly to the Plant Manager and act as a liaison between the Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering group.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Lead the Continuous Improvement Effort in the plant.
- 6’s projects, and other lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Act as subject matter expert (SME) for operations related tasks and functions.
- Advise and implement manufacturing operations programs, from Mixing to packaging.
- Train and develop mixing operators.
- Fully involved in the successful implementation and sustainability of the OEE system.
- Organize the Prims systems, with outside resources.
- Create and implement systems and procedures, including the introduction of new software and upgrades to existing software.
- Support Operations FAT testing for installation of new equipment
- Support Engineering through new technology and upgrades.
- Optimize manufacturing processes, including increasing output, decreasing costs, and improving efficiency.
- Develop, implement, and manage process flow improvements.
- Organize, lead, and execute process improvement projects with the Operations and Maintenance Departments.
- Work directly with the engineering department during installation of new equipment to ensure a smooth commissioning and training process has been implemented and completed.
- Work directly with the Quality Department to ensure that all food security, safety, and quality requirements are being followed.
- Work directly with other cross functional department, such as Ingredient & Packaging buyers to ensure ingredients & packaging material meet company’s specifications.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis of issues in the Operations and Maintenance Departments.
- Analyze production and maintenance data and be able to present in a meaningful way plant leadership.
- Proven experience managing a process, program, or team within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to mentor and coach other team members
- Strong computer skills
- Experience in 6S, Lean, Six Sigma required.
The Process Technical Manager will be accountable to the Plant Manager.
EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years in a leadership role in an industrial environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Experience in leading continuous improvement projects.
- Experience in Project management, certifications preferred.
- High School or equivalent as a minimum.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift up to 50 lbs. and shared weight up to 100 lbs. Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity and extremes of hot and cold are possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.