Job Description
At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future.
Join our dynamic team as a Continuous Improvement Specialist and play a pivotal role in driving our operational strategy and objectives. You will lead continuous improvement, BIC, WCM, and Operational Excellence initiatives throughout the processing plants, using WCM and Lean Methodologies (RCA, 5Why, DMAIC, etc.) to enhance production, maintenance, and project processes while reducing waste and unlocking future value. Your role will involve embedding practices to ensure sustained and cost-effective operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Apply world-class manufacturing principles to identify root causes, define countermeasures, and validate their effectiveness.
Establish standards to support line operators in sustaining new basic conditions.
Leverage technical knowledge and a systems approach to ensure plants and processes are optimally resourced.
Collect and analyze complex data to evaluate constraints in the plants, create technical standards to ensure process stability on the line, conduct internal benchmarking to identify production best practices and improvement opportunities, and perform debottlenecking studies.
Define technical standards to sustain basic operating conditions and train line operators accordingly.
Stay updated with new developments, innovations, and technological advancements in the Bread bakery industry.
Provide CAPEX and OPEX motivations, cost estimations, feasibility studies, and post-project reviews.
Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues.
Monitor and report on return on investment projects to support sustainability reporting.
Commission equipment, including providing operator training on new technologies.
Utilize a solid understanding of manufacturing technologies to drive relevant process improvements.
Perform trend analysis and forecasting as needed for management information systems.
Develop work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Relevant degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Baking qualification will be advantageous.
CI Qualification will be advantageous (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.).
A minimum of 5 years' proven experience in a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment, specializing in Continuous Improvement.
Exceptional critical and curious thinking abilities.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Deep insight into manufacturing and operations.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly strong Excel skills.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills within Operations.
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