Factory Performance & Improvement Lead

Nestlé SA; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist in Fort Smith, AR. This role supports factory improvement and performance management, collaborating closely with leadership teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in industrial engineering or equivalent experience along with 2-4 years of manufacturing experience. Key responsibilities include driving performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and developing strategic plans. Excellent communication skills, analytical abilities, and familiarity with manufacturing processes are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently with coaching toward results.

Responsibilities

• Drive factory performance and loss elimination.
• Co-develop factory improvement strategy.
• Spend time on the shop floor to assess performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

A global nutrition company is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist in Fort Smith, AR. This role supports factory improvement and performance management, collaborating closely with leadership teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in industrial engineering or equivalent experience along with 2-4 years of manufacturing experience. Key responsibilities include driving performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and developing strategic plans. Excellent communication skills, analytical abilities, and familiarity with manufacturing processes are essential for success in this role.