Operational Excellence Manager (Redzone)
Sheboygan Falls, WI, US, 53085 Watertown, WI, US, 53094
At Johnsonville, our Members are responsible for everything! If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. As part of our manufacturing leadership and support group, you’ll help ensure production and maintenance Members have the resources and support needed to work safely and efficiently. The group will also ensure the products we produce are of only the highest quality and ready for consumers to enjoy.
Position Overview
As a Redzone Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of digital transformation in our manufacturing operations. You will lead further deployment and optimization of the Redzone platform to empower frontline teams, drive performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Redzone Platform Implementation & Optimization
- Lead further deployment and configuration of all Redzone modules both domestically and internationally
- Ensure process and system standardization across the organization through development of processes and ownership of Master data setup in Redzone
- Monitor and maintain data integrity through proper use of targets, rates, data sheets, naming conventions etc.
- Train and coach frontline teams and leadership on effective use of Redzone tools.
- Monitor platform usage and drive adoption across all operations through standardized audits and scorecards
- Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute improvement projects
- Analyze operational data to uncover inefficiencies and recommend solutions
- Support Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and problem-solving workshops
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs, OEE, downtime, and other metrics
- Provide insights and recommendations based on Redzone analytics
- Present findings to leadership and support strategic decision-making
- Frontline Engagement & Culture Building
- Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement focused on delivering value to the customer
- Develop daily huddles and team engagement activities using Redzone to foster greater collaboration and problem solving
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
Experience
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, required
• Experience within Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, or Digital Transformation within the food industry, strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with Redzone or similar digital productivity platforms, required
Skills
• Ability to inspire and engage teams to adopt new technologies and processes, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data visualization tools
• Effective communication and project coordination skills across multiple plant environments
• Demonstrated leadership in influencing change and driving team alignment toward operational goals
Other Requirements
- Travel: 20% of your time
Benefits and Compensation
Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About our Company
Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!
Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.
Nearest Major Market: Sheboygan
Nearest Secondary Market: Green Bay