Operations Engineer

Operations Excellence Engineer

Location : Shippensburg, PA (100% On-Site)

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated Operations Excellence Engineer to lead process improvement and standardization efforts within our Shippensburg manufacturing facility. This role plays a key part in driving operational performance by identifying and executing projects that reduce variation, eliminate waste, enhance efficiency, and improve quality and safety.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who thrives on the plant floor, combining Lean and Six Sigma methodologies with a passion for continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, coach plant personnel, and lead initiatives that make a measurable impact on cost, capacity, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Champion the Operational Excellence culture—train, coach, and guide plant leaders and team members on Lean and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Lead process improvement projects using Lean, DMAIC, and Six Sigma methodologies to drive measurable gains in cost reduction, quality, and throughput.
• Partner with plant leadership to assess and communicate customer requirements, ensuring process controls reflect best practices and compliance standards.
• Collaborate across departments (Quality, Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering) to identify and execute high-impact improvement opportunities.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts, including Root Cause Analysis, A3s, Centerlining, 5S, SMED, Standard Work, and Process Optimization.
• Analyze and monitor plant KPIs and critical processes—establish baselines, track metrics, and evaluate performance trends.
• Support compliance with Food Safety and Quality Plans as well as regulatory standards (OSHA, USDA, FDA, EPA, etc.).
• Drive implementation of Digital Standard Work (Dozuki) and other digital transformation tools to improve visibility and performance.

What You’ll Bring