POSITION SUMMARY
The Efficiency Director will be responsible for building and managing a portfolio of projects aimed at realizing significant efficiencies across the organization. This role will act as a business consultant to lead change that achieve
efficiency by building business cases; introducing systems, practices, and methods; crafting detailed project plans; monitoring progress; and presenting to stakeholders on progress and results.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Build and manage a portfolio of efficiency projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Identify opportunities, validate ideas, and provide strategic advice on building programs that realize efficiencies and address root cause issues. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams for the discovery, analysis, design, and implementation of efficiency projects. Establish information structures that improve decision-making and design initiatives for business efficiency. Provide direction throughout the organization on accounting structures and ensure savings result in a reduced budget / expenses. Track progress using metrics developed in collaboration with project stakeholders and regularly report on progress against established KPIs. Manage current savings initiatives to include but not limited to Benchmarking, GSO and Fuel. Other duties as assigned

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience Three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, ideally within the meat and/or cheese industry. Three (3) years experience creating and recommending manufacturing efficiency programs
 

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience with shared services within an organizational unit

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA’s)

Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across various functional areas. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical ability to validate ideas and track progress. Project Management: Expert project management skills to manage a portfolio of projects. Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles to ensure real savings. Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders effectively. Embody the Sigma Fundamentals Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem resolution/solving skills. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines through sound project management, prioritization. Ability to understand complex technical information and business terms. Ability to communicate with others in an effective and concise manner

 

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in an environmentally controlled office environment.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, standing, bending, stooping, for up to 8 hours a day.