Manufacturing Excellence Specialist

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Since 1969, our factory has been a cornerstone just eight miles west of Harrisburg. Situated at a transportation crossroads, it offers quick access to major cities like Baltimore, Boston, and New York. As one of the largest manufacturers in the area, we produce a wide range of dry pet food, including beloved brands like Puppy Chow®, Pro Plan®, and Friskies®. Beyond our work, we support local animal shelters, enriching the lives of pets everywhere. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Join us in Mechanicsburg, where small-town living meets big-city perks, and together, we make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Analyze downtime data, validate production loss categories, and identify trends or recurring issues to prioritize improvement efforts.
• Investigate production floor issues, troubleshoot equipment and process failures, and determine root causes.
• Implement corrective actions that improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall process performance.
• Use working knowledge of production machinery to support operators in real time and help stabilize production.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, production teams, and IWG leads to guide continuous improvement initiatives and project workstreams.
• Train, coach, and assess teams across functions in our factory on their Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma activities.
• Dive into our data to help us identify opportunities to improve our performance and processes.
• Lead among our teams while performing traditional industrial performance and engineering responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of continuous improvement, process improvement, or coaching and developing in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.
• OR High school diploma with 5+ years of continuous improvement, process improvement, or coaching and developing in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $74,960 to $100,550. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives
• 401k with company match
• Healthcare coverage
• Broad range of other benefits

Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.