Job Description
Value Stream Leader (Food & Beverage Manufacturing)
Posting Start Date:
6/8/26
Division:
Plant
Location Type:
On-Site
Pay Min:
115,000.00 USD
Pay Max:
125,000.00 USD
Job Location:
Williamson, NY, USA, 14589
Req Id:
617
WHAT WE NEED
BRF’s Operations Performance Manager (OPM) is a hands-on role responsible for driving optimization of assigned production lines and ensuring manufacturing processes align to maintain high quality and efficient production. The role works cross-functionally with members of operations, maintenance and engineering and relies heavily on Lean Six-Sigma methodologies in problem solving and development of processes.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Area Ownership:
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- Act as the 24x7 business owner of the assigned value stream by defining standards/expectations, cross-shift teams to drive execution, and developing escalation protocols.
- Partner with digital teams to administer digital interfaces for area.
- Own value stream KPIs, including data validation, performance reporting, loss analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Expertise, Knowledge, and People Development:
- Develop expertise in value stream equipment through OEM partnerships. Utilize expertise for higher-level problem-solving.
- Develop & maintain Lean and Foundational Elements for the value stream and deploy/support adoption of elements by front line employees.
- Engage with OPMs from different plants for best practices to identify improvement opportunities.
- Work with R&D and Procurement team for new product trials
- Drive/ Support projects to a timely and successful completion and seek additional support from cross functional teams as and when required.
- Leadership:
- Foster an environment where team members take ownership and feel empowered.
- Manage Leads on each shift and support their development as people leaders.
- Implement performance management by defining job responsibilities and standards, providing feedback, and addressing issues promptly.
- Stay updated on technical knowledge and industry developments.
- Coach employees, provide learning opportunities, and offer impactful feedback to foster an effective learning environment.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Science, or Business degrees preferred.
- Five (5) years of fast-paced production line process improvement experience and/or management of production/manufacturing processes.
- Two (2) years of direct supervisory experience.
- One to two (1-2) years of lean management is preferred with a minimum of lean concepts knowledge.
- Proven experience leading and successfully executing continuous improvement activities in a production/manufacturing setting.
