Operational Excellence Specialist

4 days ago


Appleton, Wisconsin, United States Agropur Full time
About the Role

Agropur is seeking a highly skilled Operational Excellence Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a critical role in driving manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement across our facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement strategies to improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
  • Lead Operational Excellence Initiatives: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement best practices, improve quality, and reduce costs.
  • Develop and Implement Improvement Plans: Create and execute plans to address operational gaps, improve productivity, and enhance overall performance.
  • Coach and Develop Team Members: Provide guidance, training, and coaching to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Monitor and Analyze Performance Metrics: Track and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and measure the effectiveness of initiatives.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, operations management, or business administration.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, production, quality, or maintenance.
  • Skills: Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, excellent communication and leadership skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Language: Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish preferred.
About Agropur

Agropur is a leading dairy cooperative with a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, competitive compensation and benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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