Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Strengthen and improve safety in the workplace through compliance with regulations, polices, procedures, required inspections, and training. Participate in safety programs outlined by the site.
• Identify, validate, and prioritize opportunities that will reduce waste and increase performance in partnership with operations and engineering.
• Analyze opportunities for feasibility, benefits, and implementation success through data reviews and process observation.
• Develop implementation plans and a change management strategy for a successful implementation of any process improvement solution.
• Responsible for training stakeholders on changes from process improvements, continuation of coaching to ensure sustainability.
• Responsible for identifying the right KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) or develop new KPI’s that will be used to evaluate the changes after implementation to measure success.
• Adhere to the Simplot Management of Change (MOC) process for any improvement that requires a MOC.
• Utilizes analytical skills that synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Demonstrate personal accountability and ownership, solicit input from others, provide feedback, coach hourly employees, and capitalize on training opportunities.
• Effectively encourage new and innovative ways of thinking.
• Work collaboratively with Facility Operations, Maintenance, EH&S, Engineering, and Reliability Teams.
• At times, this role may support sister facilities within Simplot to standardize improvement changes.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4-year college/university preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Relevant Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean six sigma principles, black belt a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, power point, word, outlook).
• Strong motivational, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulatory requirement, technical operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to develop logical and mathematically sound arguments in the form of a business case.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and understand the interrelations within an industrial facility.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all departments.
• Process improvement skills and the ability to teach and coach others preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.