Operational Excellence Specialist Job at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (Joplin)

Operational Excellence Specialist

The factory Operational Excellence (OpEx) Specialist is responsible for analyzin...

Location

United States , Portland

Salary:

Not provided

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

Job Responsibility

Factory Loss Analysis Leadership
With support of the Operational Excellence Manager, collect data, analyze data, identify specific losses and prioritize losses within the factory’s OEE, downtime, raw material loss, labor loss, etc.
Provide effective visual sharing and guidance of losses to the factory leaders and team members to action against
Ensure the appropriate loss analysis is provided on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis
Problem Solving Leadership
Lead and develop others in the usage of our root cause analysis tools (STPD, BDA, etc.) to drive continuous improvement
Ensure the health and wellness of our problem-solving tools meet the standards for analysis and corrective actions and preventative actions
Implement verification steps on solutions for sustainability and if possible, reapplication to other similar equipment or situations
OEE Reporting Ownership
Own the OEE reporting program from data collection, loss analysis, loss categorization and monitoring to ensure reporting is done effectively and correctly

Fulltime

Operational Excellence Specialist

The factory Operational Excellence (OpEx) Specialist is responsible for analyzin...

Location

United States , Portland

Salary:

Not provided

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

Fulltime

Operational Excellence Specialist

The factory Operational Excellence (OpEx) Specialist is responsible for analyzin...

Location

United States , Lampasas

Salary:

Not provided

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2 Year / Associate Degree Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.) required.
4 Year / Bachelors Degree Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a 4-year STEM degree program preferred.
2 to 4 years Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferable in the food industry.
Certifications in advanced CI tools preferred
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

Job Responsibility

With support of the Operational Excellence Manager, collect data, analyze data, identify specific losses and prioritize losses within the factory’s OEE, downtime, raw material loss, labor loss, etc.
Provide effective visual sharing and guidance of losses to the factory leaders and team members to action against
Ensure the appropriate loss analysis is provided on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis
Lead and develop others in the usage of our root cause analysis tools (STPD, BDA, etc.) to drive continuous improvement
Ensure the health and wellness of our problem-solving tools meet the standards for analysis and corrective actions and preventative actions
Implement verification steps on solutions for sustainability and if possible, reapplication to other similar equipment or situations
Own the OEE reporting program from data collection, loss analysis, loss categorization and monitoring to ensure reporting is done effectively and correctly
Provide OEE reporting internally to the factory leadership and team members that will use the loss identification within the continuous improvement activities
Lead and develop others in the understanding of the OEE loss categories with the availability, performance and quality components

Fulltime

Operational Excellence Specialist

The factory Operational Excellence (OpEx) Specialist is responsible for analyzin...

Location

United States , Oakland

Salary:

Not provided

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2 Year / Associate Degree Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.) required
2 to 4 years 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

Job Responsibility

Analyze and improve factory processes within our Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) journey
Improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, reduce food loss, and enhance overall operational efficiency (OEE)
Lead and develop others within the factory loss analysis program, problem solving process and OEE reporting
Collect data, analyze data, identify specific losses and prioritize losses within the factory’s OEE, downtime, raw material loss, labor loss
Provide effective visual sharing and guidance of losses to factory leaders and team members
Ensure appropriate loss analysis is provided on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis
Lead and develop others in usage of root cause analysis tools (STPD, BDA) to drive continuous improvement
Ensure health and wellness of problem-solving tools meet standards for analysis and corrective/preventative actions
Implement verification steps on solutions for sustainability and possible reapplication
Own OEE reporting program from data collection, loss analysis, loss categorization and monitoring

Fulltime

Operational Excellence Specialist

The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Specialist is a key driver of performance, com...

Location

United States , Canton

Salary:

Not provided

Fagron

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or related field
3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ideally in a 503B, 503A, or cGMP sterile environment
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving tools
Strong understanding of aseptic processing, sterile filtration, and cleanroom operations
Ability to analyze complex data sets and translate insights into actionable improvements
Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Job Responsibility

Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives (5S, standard work, visual management, value stream mapping) across ISO‑7 and ISO‑5 operations
Identify bottlenecks in compounding, filtration, filling, and inspection workflows
implement sustainable solutions that improve flow and reduce cycle time
Conduct time studies, labor modeling, and capacity analysis to optimize staffing and equipment utilization
Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards that drive daily performance management
Lead structured problem‑solving (DMAIC, 5‑Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree) for deviations, complaints, and recurring operational issues
Partner with QA to ensure CAPAs are data‑driven, effective, and closed on time
Support investigations related to aseptic behavior, environmental monitoring trends, filter validation gaps, and equipment performance
Develop and refine SOPs, batch records, and work instructions to ensure clarity, consistency, and audit readiness
Translate complex technical requirements into technician‑friendly procedures without compromising compliance

What we offer

competitive salary
comprehensive benefits
performance package
ability to be part of an international leader in an expanding industry

Fulltime

Operational Excellence (OPEX) Sr. Specialist

Lead process improvements and drive operational excellence within a dynamic, inn...

Location

Japan , 東京23区

Salary:

7000000.00 - 9000000.00 JPY / Year

Randstad

Expiration Date

August 20, 2026

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience in operational excellence or a related field
Proven track record of successfully implementing operational improvement initiatives
Experience with Lean methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques
Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., GMP, GLP) is a plus
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field
Business level proficiency or higher in Japanese and English
Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is preferred

Job Responsibility

Lead the development and implementation of operational excellence strategies
Identify and analyze areas for improvement in operational processes
Develop and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements
Track and measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions
Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging technologies in operational excellence

What we offer

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Fulltime

Manufacturing Excellence Specialist (Industrial Performance Specialist)

Position Summary: Manufacturing Excellence Specialist will be responsible for dr...

Location

United States , Savannah

Salary:

Not provided

Nestle Health Science

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering or Business, preferred)
2+ years of experience in food manufacturing, preferred
Ability to build trust and interact with all levels of the organization
Proficiency in O365, Power BI and Power Apps development
Strong project management and change management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Creative, reliable, organized, adaptable, flexible, innovative, and a self-starter
Focus on adding value to a fast and performance driven business
Interpersonal skills and leadership abilities

Job Responsibility

Create and maintain line and labor standards for new / current SKUs based on loss analysis, studies, and historical data
Deploy and leverage Digital tools like SAP modules, DMO Performance, MMS etc to enhance real time decision making and analysis of losses
Determine the optimum machine speed, production cycles and line crewing that are required for master scheduling, as well as for short term planning and control
Perform bottleneck studies and other industrial performance studies towards improving throughput and productivity
Develop and publish Dashboards, Scorecards and Operational Review Platforms using Power BI, SharePoint, and Teams
Build and deploy digital solutions like Power Apps, Flow towards Paperless workflows
Determine means to minimize wastes like material losses, machine losses by utilizing NCE and TPM methodologies
Develop project teams on key skills to drive continuous improvement

Fulltime

Manufacturing Excellence Specialist

Manufacturing Excellence Specialist will be responsible for driving operational ...

Location

United States , Bohemia

Salary:

85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

Nestlé Purina

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (Engineering or Business preferred)
2+ years of experience in food manufacturing, preferred
Ability to build trust and interact with all levels of the organization
Proficiency in O365, Power BI, and Power Apps development
Strong project management and change management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Creative, reliable, organized, adaptable, flexible, innovative, and a self-starter
Focus on adding value in a fast, performance-driven business
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities

Job Responsibility

Create and maintain line and labor standards for new/current SKUs based on loss analysis, studies, and historical data
Deploy and leverage digital tools to enhance real-time decision making and analysis of losses
Determine optimum machine speed, production cycles, and line crewing required for master scheduling, as well as short-term planning and control
Perform bottleneck studies and other industrial performance studies to improve throughput and productivity
Develop and publish dashboards, scorecards, and operational review platforms using Power BI, SharePoint, and Teams
Build and deploy digital solutions such as Power Apps, Flow, and paperless workflows
Identify and implement ways to minimize waste (material losses, machine losses) using NCE and TPM methodologies
Develop project teams on key skills to drive continuous improvement

What we offer

401k with company match
healthcare coverage

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