Process Improvement Engineer

Davita Inc.; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to enhance production effectiveness and reduce scrap in their bakery operations. The role involves data analysis, project leadership, and collaboration with maintenance and finance teams. Candidates should have experience in production systems optimization and a technical background in related fields.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership training

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience with production systems and optimizing throughput.
• Good data extraction and analysis skills.
• Technical background in production and batching equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use data analytics to identify OEE improvement opportunities.
• Deliver scrap reduction projects and enhance line performance.
• Lead technicians to achieve efficiency gains and system upgrades.

Skills

Data analysis

Production systems optimization

Scrap reduction understanding

Education

Associates or bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

The Process Improvement Engineer will assist the Engineering and Production Managers to drive improvement in OEE by focusing on micro/minor stops and breakdown reductions along with scrap reduction and other bakery productivity and innovation items. This role will work closely with the Controls Engineer role gathering key analytical insight in line performance and scrap results. The role will be located in a facility, however, have regional (4-6 bakery) responsibilities.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

* Through data analytics and insight look for key opportunities to improve OEE and production throughput.
* Deliver scrap reduction projects and work closely with engineering/maintenance resource for optimum line performance.
* Key contact for capital projects that drive productivity and increased line throughput
* Work jointly with finance to understand plant financial metrics and insights into cost savings opportunities.
* Must have the ability to lead technicians to assist in delivering efficiency gains, capital improvements and innovation.
* Assists maintenance team on key equipment upgrades and routine maintenance requirements.
* Helps train supervisors and hourly technicians on production line improvements and data analytic capabilities.
* Assists in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Bakery Of the Future (BOF) systems as well as IoT/smart sensors and various other equipment that will be used with BOF. Will continue to work with the BOF teams, IT Department, Continuous Improvement Teams moving forward.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

* Must have experience understanding production systems and optimizing throughput and scrap reduction
* Good understanding of data extraction and analysis to gather key insights on improvement opportunities and cost reduction
* Technical background and ease of learning production/batching equipment and systems.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

* Associates or bachelor's degree in a technical field is a plus

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Salary range - $100,000 - $105,000 DOE. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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