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Operational Excellence Specialist

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Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

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United States , Joplin

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and develop others within the factory loss analysis program, problem solving process and OEE reporting

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
  • Preference will be given to those with a degree in engineering or to those actively enrolled in an engineering program
  • Experience in lieu of degree will be considered
  • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferable in the food industry

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Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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