Process Optimization Specialist

6 days ago


West Columbia, South Carolina, United States Aspire Bakeries Full time
Job Overview

Aspire Bakeries, a leading North American baking company, is seeking an experienced Process Optimization Specialist to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and a proven track record of implementing Advanced Manufacturing (AM) systems.

About the Role

This pivotal position is responsible for driving efficiency improvements through centerline definition, standard development, and control strategy implementation. As a key member of the production team, you will lead root cause problem-solving efforts for chronic losses and coach teams on various improvement methodologies.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Facilitate line loss analysis and develop plans to eliminate waste and improve yield.
  • Lead transformation analysis and define centerlines for production lines.
  • Analyze daily and shift data to identify loss elimination opportunities.
  • Spend time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines, and changeovers.
  • Investigate initial root causes of top stops and develop plans to address them.
  • Attend Level 1 and Level 2 meetings to discuss top stops and root causes.
  • Establish countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence and ensure compliance with centerline management systems.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
  • Manufacturing environment experience and Lean manufacturing concepts knowledge are essential.
  • Yellow or Green Belt certifications are desirable.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to understand and write management system documents, SOPs, and OPLs.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Capable of learning Bakery technical systems, such as SAP, MII, Zeplin/Prisma, and other data collection systems.

The estimated salary for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on experience.

What We Offer

Aspire Bakeries offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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