Operational Excellence Manager

4 days ago


Appleton, Wisconsin, United States Agropur Full time
Job Overview

Agropur is seeking a highly skilled Operational Excellence Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for implementing continuous improvement initiatives to achieve manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement Lean philosophy using the Agropur Operating System, including Loss tree analysis, Daily Management System (DMS) tools, unified problem solving, SMED, etc.
  • Coach and support assigned plants in implementing the Agropur Operating System, utilizing a change management approach that aligns with Agropur's values.
  • Collaborate with plant management and union partners to develop and implement strategic plans, ensuring autonomy and accountability objectives are met.
  • Work with the Director, Operational Improvement (Corporate) to develop area cluster strategies based on site financial and operational evaluations, identifying and managing initiatives aligned with plant strategic plans and SQCDME scorecard.
  • Facilitate work sessions and kaizens to support activities in line with the Agropur Operating System.
  • Develop and implement 90-day action plans with assigned plant directors to address losses and ensure SQCDME goals are met.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant field required (Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered).
  • Capacity to travel 75% of the time to different Agropur facilities.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in manufacturing, focused on performance management, with a strong background in continuous improvement, production, and maintenance.
  • Experience working in a unionized environment and implementing change management strategies.
  • Preferred Lean/Six Sigma accreditation and knowledge of problem-solving processes, including A3, RCA, PDCA, etc.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish preferred.
About Agropur

Agropur is a leading dairy cooperative with a diverse community and a commitment to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life and are proud to be an employer with a strong sense of social responsibility.



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