Ardent Mills
OperationsExcellencePractitioner
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“Operations Excellence Practitioner at Ardent Mills. Skills: Continuous improvement, Operational excellence, Problem-solving. Evaluate current-state processes. Identify improvement opportunities”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive measurable business results; Improve efficiency; Reduce waste; Sustain long-term performance improvements
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Root cause analysis
Up to 40% travel, Wear personal protective equipment, Work machine paced process, Work in heat/cold temperatures, Work in dusty environment, Work in noisy environment, Work with moving equipment, Work in elevated places, Clean shaven
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-6+ years Continuous Improvement, 1-2 years managing projects, Knowledge of capital expenditure process, Proficiency in operations systems
Nice to Have
Lean certification, Six Sigma certification, Related certification, Experience delivering transactional process improvement, Ability to make decisions, Ability to influence decision-making, Ability to weigh priorities, Ability to manage multiple projects
What You'll Do.
Evaluate current-state processes
Identify improvement opportunities
Prioritize continuous improvement initiatives
Execute continuous improvement projects
Implement process changes
Track process changes
Document process changes
Apply structured problem-solving methods
Eliminate causes of inefficiencies
Eliminate margin erosion
Eliminate non-value-added activities
Analyze performance data
Validate financial impact
Adjust improvement actions
Create site-specific dashboards
Maintain site-specific dashboards
Demonstrate sustainability
Demonstrate long-term impact
Develop continuous improvement training
Deploy continuous improvement training
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Work with stakeholders; Work with vendors
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Facilitation skills
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
The Operations Excellence Practitioner serves as a continuous improvement expert supporting multiple sites by leading high‑impact initiatives that advance the ROOT Operational Excellence program. This role evaluates performance, identifies improvement opportunities, and executes structured CI projects that drive measurable business results. Practitioners act as subject matter experts in developing and piloting new CI programs, provide hands‑on problem‑solving support, and deliver training that strengthens site capabilities. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with practical operational insight to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and sustain long‑term performance improvements across the network. Responsibilities: * Evaluate current-state processes against industry best practices and performance benchmarks to identify improvement opportunities. * Prioritize continuous improvement initiatives based on return on investment, operational impact, and level of effort. * Act as a subject matter expert in developing, piloting, and improving CI programs, standards, and methodologies within the ROOT Operational Excellence framework. * Execute short- and long-term continuous improvement projects across sites, including planning, implementation, tracking, and documentation of process changes. * Apply structured problem-solving methods and CI tools to eliminate causes of inefficiencies, margin erosion, and non-value-added activities. * Analyze KPI and performance data to assess results, validate financial impact, and adjust improvement actions as needed. * Create and maintain site-specific dashboards, reports, and metrics to demonstrate progress, sustainability, and long-term impact. * Develop and deploy continuous improvement training and activities to support ROOT, Ardent Mills Operational Excellence program, across multiple sites. Experience and Education: • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, industrial engineering, mechanical engineer, or a relate
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