The Operational Excellence Engineer spearheads initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency through various programs and projects. This role involves developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving production processes with a strong emphasis on Lean Principles. The OpX Engineer collaborates closely with the production team to sustainably develop and implement World Class Operations capabilities and best practices within the factory. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drive the implementation of Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing change programs for Operational Excellence and monitor progress
• Develop, implement and monitor the programs and projects management processes
• Prioritize and implement improvement opportunities by identifying waste, inefficiencies, process failures, and weaknesses in the Operations Value Chain
• Support problem-solving and performance improvement projects at all organizational levels
• Identify, train and coach in lean concepts
• Coordinate and deliver training programs to developlong term competencies and organization capabilities on World Class Operations & Lean best practices:
  • 5S, visual management, team work, focused improvement, rational problem solving, Asset Care, SMED, Quality at source, Value Stream Mapping, business process re-engineering and improvement
• Foster a culture where Continuous Improvement is a core organizational value, creating a competitive advantage
• Support the development and maintenance of key process documentation, translating tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge by elaborating standard operating procedures and guidelines, and sharing best practices
• Analyze Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and downtime data, translating findings into useful reports for production and maintenance. Conduct Pareto analysis and define improvement projects based on downtime reports
• Identify opportunities for capital projects for process improvement and automation

Requirements 

• Bachelors Degree required; Preferred majors:  Engineering, Food Science/Technology, Operations Management
• 2 years of relevant OpEx Engineering project experience
• Working knowledge of MRP and Shop Floor Control systems (MES preferred)
• Six sigma Green belt certification is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and experience in root cause analysis
• Ability to lead cross functional teams

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?

Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You.  This includes:

• Insurance coverage beginning the first of the month—no extra waiting period to get started
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility including a fully vested matching contribution
• Receive over 5 weeks total of paid time off within your first year of service
• Free life coaches, convenient onsite health exams, 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Puratos-paid insurance coverage to protect you and your family including Life and Disability insurance

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”