Performance Improvement Specialist

Allied Reliability; Salem (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Reliability seeks a Performance Leader for Packaging operations to build high-performing teams through comprehensive employee development programs. You will create and implement training pathways from onboarding to advanced cross-functional expertise while maintaining optimal operations.

Responsibilities include structured onboarding, cross-training matrices, mentorship programs, and ongoing performance development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related field.
• 5+ years of direct management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a result driven leader within a time-sensitive environment.
• Must be a strategic thinker, planner, able to drive continuous improvement and achieve results.
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, motivational, and communication skills which can be demonstrated in an everyday work environment.
• Firm understanding of KPI’s and delivering results.
• Experience in developing and planning forecast and executing operating budgets.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers including MS Outlook, Excel (i.e. pivot tables, formula, conditional formatting etc.), and Word.
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience.
• Possess high professional ethics, dependability, good judgment and ability to take decisive action
• Adhere to company safety and quality standards
• Experience with learning management systems
• Background in adult education or training
• Knowledge of skill matrix development
• Experience in Food & Beverage or similar manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Initial Training: Design and implement structured onboarding programs for new operation team members
• Create individualized training plans based on skill assessments and position requirements
• Monitor new employee progress and adjust training approaches as needed
• Ensure proper safety and operational procedure training from day one
• Skill Development & Cross-Training: Develop comprehensive cross-training matrices for all operation positions
• Identify high-potential employees for advanced skill development
• Create and maintain skill progression pathways for each role
• Implement mentorship programs pairing experienced operators with developing team members
• Track and document employee certifications and capabilities
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate cross-functional training opportunities
• Performance Management & Career Development: Conduct regular one-on-one development discussions with team members
• Set clear performance expectations and development goals
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching for continuous improvement
• Lead formal performance reviews and development planning sessions
• Create improvement plans for underperforming employees
• Identify and develop future leaders within the operations team
• Operational Leadership Responsibilities: Team Management
• Maintain optimal staffing levels through strategic scheduling
• Monitor and improve attendance patterns
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Lead daily shift meetings and team communications
• Manage conflict resolution and team dynamics
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts by embracing Lean and Six Sigma tools that will ultimately provide control plans that will have to be written and communicated via S.O.P. documents.

Skills

People leadership

Training design

Performance coaching

Lean Six Sigma

KPI management

Forecasting & budgeting

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

LMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

LMS

Job description

Allied Reliability is seeking a Performance Leader for Packaging operations to serve as a key people developer and operational leader, focusing on building high-performing teams through comprehensive employee development programs. This role is responsible for creating and implementing training pathways that take employees from initial onboarding through advanced cross-functional expertise, while maintaining optimal operations. The Performance Leader serves as a key people developer and operational leader, focusing on building high-performing teams through comprehensive employee development programs. This role is responsible for creating and implementing training pathways that take employees from initial onboarding through advanced cross-functional expertise, while maintaining optimal operations.

• Job Responsibilities:Onboarding & Initial Training
• Design and implement structured onboarding programs for new operation team members
• Create individualized training plans based on skill assessments and position requirements
• Monitor new employee progress and adjust training approaches as needed
• Ensure proper safety and operational procedure training from day one
• Skill Development & Cross-Training
• Develop comprehensive cross-training matrices for all operation positions
• Identify high-potential employees for advanced skill development
• Create and maintain skill progression pathways for each role
• Implement mentorship programs pairing experienced operators with developing team members
• Track and document employee certifications and capabilities
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate cross-functional training opportunities
• Performance Management & Career Development
• Conduct regular one-on-one development discussions with team members
• Set clear performance expectations and development goals
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching for continuous improvement
• Lead formal performance reviews and development planning sessions
• Create improvement plans for underperforming employees
• Identify and develop future leaders within the operations team
• Operational Leadership Responsibilities:
• Team Management
• Maintain optimal staffing levels through strategic scheduling
• Monitor and improve attendance patterns
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Lead daily shift meetings and team communications
• Manage conflict resolution and team dynamics
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts by embracing Lean and Six Sigma tools that will ultimately provide control plans that will have to be written and communicated via S.O.P. documents.
• Position Requirements/Qualifications:Preferred Bachelors’ degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or a related field.
• 5+ years of direct management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a result driven leader within a time-sensitive environment.
• Must be a strategic thinker, planner, able to drive continuous improvement and achieve results.
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, motivational, and communication skills which can be demonstrated in an everyday work environment.
• Firm understanding of KPI’s and delivering results.
• Experience in developing and planning forecast and executing operating budgets.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers including MS Outlook, Excel (i.e. pivot tables, formula, conditional formatting etc.), and Word.
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience.
• Possess high professional ethics, dependability, good judgment and ability to take decisive action
• Adhere to company safety and quality standards
• Experience with learning management systems
• Background in adult education or training
• Knowledge of skill matrix development
• Experience in Food & Beverage or similar manufacturing environment