Key Requirements

• Apply and teach Six Sigma and Lean Business Process Tools and Methods to improve Engineering Management Processes: Will use and teach tools and apply engineering management process knowledge and methods to the factory, Black Belts, Green Belts and subject matter experts for Six Sigma and Lean projects.
• Will provide analysis, recommendations for improvement, reporting, and technical support to all employees, managers, and their staffs, to help develop, coach and lead multifunctional teams to work on projects at their regional facilities in order to make improvements to operational performance, product quality, and processes.
• Support the Strategic Plan for J,R. Simplot: Mentor and advises facilities on prioritizing, charting, and launching projects that support the strategic direction of the Simplot organization. Will develop plan to integrate the Six Sigma approach into the business strategy and deliver enhancements resulting in cost quality, and process improvements.
• Monitors and Ensures that Lean Processing and Six Sigma Breakthrough Steps are Correctly Applied: Monitors and ensures that teams are actively applying the Lean Processing and Six Sigma breakthrough steps in a correct manner to solve chronic problems, remove waste, and to plan new services or products. Will monitor the progress and ensure that each location is aligning projects with business objectives and the strategic plan.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Required Certifications

• Black Belt Certification - Juran Institute Trained

Other Information

• Knowledge is required in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, Juran Six Sigma, statistics, production methods, quality standards, food processing GMP's with food/feed processing experience.
• Demonstrated expense savings from Six Sigma projects of significant size.
• Incumbent required to potentially work weekends and off shifts. Individual must be flexible and willing to alter schedule on a short notice.