Technician I, Process Control

Job Description

The Process Technician reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager within the plant org structure. The position is responsible for executing the job-certification training schedule, researching, validating, documenting, and performing task-specific training with team members and with CIEs. The position also is an integral team player in plant/line problem-solving efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies & evaluates processes for determining process improvements.
• Research known job task procedures through SOPs, MOPs, and other documentation as a starting point to ascertain proper procedures for specific process tasks if known.
• Modifies/writes SOP/MOP documentation as necessary to capture viable best-deployed procedures based on observation, evaluation, operator inputs, and/or other required functional expertise.
• Works to develop training matrices with the Continuous Improvement Manager that give priority to selected positions, and process tasks for planning training, certification and process improvement.
• Writes Job Instructional Breakdowns (JIBDs) based on the training matrices for specific job/process tasks.
• Partners with subject-matter experts (SMEs) to deliver training using written JIBDs and supporting audio-visuals. Serves as certifying authority for all targeted employees being trained in specific job/process tasks.
• Works with supervisors, leads, and others to ensure that follow-on audits of correct procedural alignment occur at scheduled intervals post-certification.
• Maintains database of SOPs, MOPs, POGs, JIBDs, and other documentation as well as audit schedules for post-training procedural compliance.
• Partners with line/process huddle leaders to ID and collaborate in problem analysis and solving.
• Assists in evaluating changes to methods, and procedures that emanate from CI or problem-solving efforts and ensures appropriate changes to SOPs, MOPs, JOBDs, and required follow-on training of employees.
• Works to standardize with leaders how the plant trains and develops employees in process procedures.
• Must be flexible and be able to assist other plant locations as needed.

The Ideal Candidate will have the Following Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or greater preferred. Experience in training, technical writing, food production, or military service can be substituted on a year-to-year basis. Equivalent experience in manufacturing will be considered in the absence of formal education.
• Math skills including basics (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and calculating percent, ratios, charting, and graphing of informational data.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to author detailed process procedural documentation.
• Training experience in teaching job-task skills in a business environment.
• Computer skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email, and eFile management.
• Comfortable working in a food manufacturing environment.

Compentencies and Skills 

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Bi-Lingual a plus- English/Spanish

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills required of the position to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Must be able to stand on feet on a concrete floor for 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds at least 50 feet.
• Must be able to work in a 50-degree environment for 4 hours at a time.

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