MES Operational Analyst

Company: Butterball
Location: Garner
Posted on: April 18, 2025

Job Description:

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) -High school diploma, GED, or equivalent5+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role -Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -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: -Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate. -Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -Thorough understanding of food manufacturing processes and best practicesFirm understanding of how other business systems interact to and from the shop floor systemsExposure to research, data collection, and analysis with ability to identify trends and recommenddata-informed solutionsStrong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively provide clear guidance with patience and understandingSolid project management, organization, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to effectively guide cross-functional project teamsSkilled at interpreting graphs and charts, resolving problems, and collaborating seamlessly across functionsAbility to develop reporting tools that deliver continuous improvementProficient in Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAPAbility to gain an understanding or processes and workflows and enhance related systemsMay require working nights and weekends occasionally based on business need -Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -Bachelor's degree in related fieldExperience with cold storage vendors within food manufacturingExperience in trainingSQL query experience -Physical Demands -While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. -Working Conditions -Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including a climate-controlled office environment(s) and in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.Occasional travel may be required. -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. -
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.

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