Supply Excellence Specialist

About the role

As a Supply Excellence Specialist, you will partner with the Supply Excellence and Training teams to:

• Develop and maintain custom Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with Nature’s Bakery's quality and operational excellence standards.
• Create engaging training courses and campaigns that energize and enable our manufacturing teams.
• Support the tracking, analysis, and improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive operational success.
• Champion and implement continuous improvement strategies that enhance efficiency, foster lean methodologies, and inspire a culture of growth.
• Leverage your analytical skills and project management expertise to document processes, ensure record accuracy, and embed lean mindsets into day-to-day operations.

What You’ll Bring to Nature’s Bakery

• Critical Success Factors: Hands-On Leadership, Technical Writing Expertise, Continuous Improvement Champion, Passion for Standardization
• Experience: Background in high-speed manufacturing processes, preferably in food production or CPG; Red Zone experience; Proven success with process improvement, lean techniques, and implementing operational changes; Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve errors effectively; Organizational prowess with a knack for meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities; Collaborative mindset and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The Ideal Candidate Has: Education - A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3+ years of relevant experience; Technical Skills - Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and other MS Office programs; Familiarity with Lean principles, IWS, and/or TPM operational principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) is preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Prior manufacturing experience is essential. Food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and other MS Office programs; Familiarity with Lean principles, IWS, and/or TPM operational principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) is preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication and facilitation skills with a can-do attitude.

What we offer you

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

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