MES Operations Analyst

Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.

We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company’s measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Job Summary

Responsible for evaluating, optimizing, and ensuring seamless operations of manufacturing equipment systems (MES) from shop floor to customer billing. Utilizes technical expertise and data insights to identify and implement MES (i.e., software, hardware, user, etc.) enhancements for improved reliability, performance, and efficiency. Creates reports, delivers training programs, and acts as a key link between business initiatives and facility operations. Collaborates with cross-functional teams by overseeing financial transactions, troubleshooting system issues, working with cold storage partners and software vendors on improvements, and assisting with recall processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, standardizes, and maintains inventory maintenance procedures, systems functionality (i.e. CAT2, SAP, cold storage vendor systems), training materials, performance monitoring, and maintenance strategies that ensure alignment with data flow and annual reviews.
• Creates and validates enterprise-wide reports that are utilized to monitor performance and equipment metrics, identify improvement opportunities through data trends, and track effectiveness of implemented solutions. Ensures accuracy and incorporates updates based on business needs.
• Acts as a liaison between internal cross-functional teams and external vendors to implement system improvements and resolve hardware, software, and server issues. Responsible for ensuring solutions are provided for MES related issues.
• Reviews daily scorecards, identifies system discrepancies, and collaborates with MES team members to develop corrective action plans. Evaluates performance data and suggests equipment upgrades or replacements, preventative maintenance schedules, and performance monitoring systems.
• Assists cross-functional teams in recall scenarios, generates recall reports, and provides backup support as needed.
• Works on optimization projects to implement solutions that optimize functionality, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Maintains detailed documentation on equipment performance, system configurations, and project plans.
• Provides expertise with software and equipment specifications and assists with the selection of new equipment and technologies. May assist with the deployment of new software / equipment systems to ensure smooth transitions and system integration.
• Ensures all equipment systems comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and safety protocols

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies :

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug / Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.