Title: Sr Product Lead - Manufacturing

               

Location: Kennewick, WA

               

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950’s, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it’s our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you’d expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

               

The Sr Product Lead for Manufacturing is responsible for the strategy and direction of a product, and oversees the execution of the product development process.

Job Description

Operational:

Support of the Global Plant Floor Solutions and Manufacturing Processes: Manufacturing Execution Systems, Quality Management Systems, SCADA, Industrial Data Platforms and Integration of Data from various sources from the manufacturing processesResponsible for significant enterprise, global applications and may have other medium sized applications with smaller application oversightResponsible for full application management which includes enhancements, upgrades, vendor coordination, and integration coordinationManages all contracts (existing and new) related to assigned applicationsHolding vendors accountable for SLAs in coordination with procurementResponsible for oversight of assigned team members duties for each application/active project assignedIncorporates ITIL best practices in delivering exceptional customer supportDrives user adoption of assigned applications and educates existing users on new featuresIdentify and execute on opportunities within our application portfolio

Enterprise Coordination:

Coordinates Quarterly Business Reviews for their assigned applications with Business Leadership and VendorsWorks with all necessary teams to proactively ensure the overall health of the application and underlying infrastructure including upgrades, monitoring, and maintenanceCollaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the organization to drive results.Champions expansion (breadth of business capabilities) of key applications by working with Business Relationship Managers and ArchitectureOversight of active projects related to manufacturing applications: Includes, but not limited to: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Suite of Applications, Colos, and Quality Management Systems

Innovation:

Plan the technology roadmap for each application including Global expansion of applicationsWork with Big Data and AI/ML solutions such as vision AI for improving manufacturing qualityWork to manage, enhance and drive common plant floor solutions globallyExpertise in transforming manufacturing operationsPartner with Strategic Vendors to introduce innovative technology to plants

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred10+ years of experience in an applications development environment4+ years of project/product lead experienceExperience with Rockwell Automation Factory Talk Application SuiteProficient in low code/no code solutionsFamiliarity with Agile software development methodologyKnowledge of AWS and Azure cloud solutionsExperience with IIoT data from equipment and sensorsPreferred but not required:  CoLOS Application ExperienceExceptional analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to construct, configure, install and maintain complex application and system softwareExperience with translating business requirements into technical solutions/plans for engineersProficient communication skills, both verbal and written10%-20%  travel may be required, including International  

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

Paid Time Off

Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly Employee events

Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-256492

               

Time Type: Full time

               

Anticipated Close Date: 02/18/2025

               

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate’s work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $110,610.00 - $165,920.00

               

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law