What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Improvement Technician position at Cloverdale Foods?
Job Description:
The Operational Improvement Technician (OIT) will gain knowledge and training in the Cloverdale Foods Value Stream operational production system. Technicians will be hired into a designated department based on skills, education and interest. Technicians will receive departmental, business management, and supervisory and leadership training necessary to prepare them for supervisory positions or technical roles in the future. The training program will last from 9-12 months, depending on the department and individual. Upon successful completion of the training regiment, technicians will be placed into a role of either supervisory or technical, or they will be able to apply for other open positions within Cloverdale Foods.
The OIT training program is designed to prepare the employee for a future supervisory role in plant and/or support operations. The training is completed in two phases. The first being an orientation phase which includes participation in new hire orientation, an overview of the plant and support operations.
After completion of the first phase, OITs are assigned a specific area in the processing plant dependent on skills, interests, and the needs of plant operations. During the development phase (phase two) OITs work alongside a supervisor who serves as their mentor throughout the program. OITs will develop a working relationship with their teams and line leaders. OITs will work on the production floor with the end goal of becoming a line leader in the respective department within nine to twelve months. Production OITs are expected to understand product specifications, employee tasks, and human resources functions required on their assigned production line. OITs will work in a diverse employee environment and must be able to provide leadership, direction, and reporting for their assigned area. OITs are required to work assigned shifts and weekends if the plant is in operation, which could include night shift. Upon successful completion of the training regiment, technicians will be placed into a role of either supervisory or technical, or they will be able to apply for other open positions within Cloverdale Foods.
