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Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

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The factory Operational Excellence (OpEx) Specialist is responsible for analyzing and improving factory processes within our Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) journey to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, reduce food loss, and enhance the overall operational efficiency (OEE) in our food manufacturing facility. This position will lead and develop others within the factory loss analysis program, problem solving process and OEE reporting. This role will be required to perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, which may evolve based on organizational needs.

Job Responsibility:

  • Analyze and improve factory processes within our Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) journey to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, reduce food loss, and enhance the overall operational efficiency (OEE) in our food manufacturing facility
  • Lead and develop others within the factory loss analysis program, problem solving process and OEE reporting
  • Factory Loss Analysis Leadership
  • Problem Solving Leadership
  • OEE Reporting Ownership

Requirements:

  • Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.) required
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a 4-year STEM degree program preferred
  • Experience in lieu of degree will be considered
  • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferable in the food industry
  • Knowledge of TPM methodology, specifically focus improvement (FI) pillar methodologies or a continuous improvement program is required
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • ability to motivate, develop and inspire others
  • Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving skills, and change management
  • Strong analytical abilities and the administration background in systems used in data gathering, loss analysis, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, specifically with all factory personnel levels
  • Proven track record of driving results in a factory environment

Nice to have:

  • Certifications in advanced CI tools preferred
  • Preference will be given to those with a degree in engineering or to those actively enrolled in an engineering program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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