Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager

Perry, GA, United States

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$95kDetected 43 days ago

RESTProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementCadenceRoboticsGMPLeadershipProblem SolvingMentoringFood Safety

About the role

The Operations Excellence (OpEx) Manager is responsible for driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), continuous improvement, and operational performance across a 410,000 sq ft, highly automated USDA-regulated manufacturing facility with ~500 team members.

Lead full-site deployment and maturity of TPM pillars:
Drive operator ownership of basic equipment care (clean, inspect, lubricate, tighten)
Own and improve key asset performance metrics:
Operators own their equipment condition

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, or related field
3+ years leading TPM, Lean, or OpEx programs
Strong knowledge of:
Experience with CMMS and production data systems
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.

Experience in USDA or highly regulated food manufacturing
Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM (e.g., Black Belt, JIPM familiarity)
Background in highly automated environments (robotics, packaging, continuous processes)
Key Competencies
Systems thinking (end-to-end operations)
Change leadership in large workforce environments
Data-driven decision making
Frontline engagement and coaching

Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently.
Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product.

Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.
Jack Link's is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation,

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