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Ajinomoto

<div>Overview:
<p>
The Packaging Design Manager role takes the lead in development, process management and coordination of all SBU related packaging initiatives from new product designs to existing product design renewals, to cost saving redesign initiatives in tight coordination and collaboration with the Category Directors, the packaging team, R&amp;D, Regulatory, Procurement, and the NPI Project managers.
</p>Responsibilities:
<div>
The duties and responsibilities of the Packaging Design Manager are outlined below and include, but are not limited to the following:</div><div><br>
</div><div>Packaging Development</div><div><br>
</div><ul><li>Manage the overall packaging development process for all SBU related packaging, including new product designs, existing design renewals, and revisions.</li><li>
Coordinate and collaborate with the Category Directors, NPI Project Managers, Packaging team, R&amp;D, Procurement, and Regulatory team to manage the packaging development schedule based on the product launch plan</li><li>
Manage packaging design process and coordination with agencies, including processes, procedures and cost-saving opportunities</li><li>
Ensure internal approvals are communicated and adhered to meet project timelines</li><li>
Attend printer press check for approval of the new and revised artworks.</li><li>
Manage communication, contracts, and payment with third-party design agencies within the budget approved by category management team</li><li>
Manage photoshoots and coordinate product samples with R&amp;D (Attend cutting as needed).
</li><li>Providing packaging samples as necessary to sales channel teams for new product packaging and existing product packaging renewals and in coordination with Innovation Acceleration Director for new product packaging</li><li>
Maintain a centralized archive of packaging design data that is accessible to internal function groups</li><li>
Provide 3D renders of packaging shots for e-comm and customer item registration.</li><li>
Collaborate effectively with category teams and other marketing support functions to leverage and maximize all the opportunities</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Additional
</div><ul><li>Accountable for compliance with all AFNA processes, standards and policies
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<p>
The right candidate will possess leadership, project management, communication and design, promotion and budget management skills as well as sound business judgment and the ability to drive processes in a matrix organization.</p><p><br>
</p><p>Qualifications include:
</p><ul><li>BA/BS degree, preferably in business management, marketing, design, project management, and/or packaging.</li><li>
2 years min, 4 years preferred of marketing related design, packaging and/or project management.</li><li>
Demonstrated success in cross functional leadership and project management.</li><li>
Proven budget management skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated communication skills across a variety of communication methods and tools.</li><li>
Proven working knowledge of packaging development process.</li><li>
Demonstrated creative judgement and design sensibility and attention to detail.</li><li>
Proven ability to develop relationships and work in a collaborative and supportive manner.</li><li>
A relatable food experience and/or a demonstrated passion and/or knowledge of food preferable.</li><li>
Demonstrated proficient skills in written and oral communications, presentation skills and personal computing (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Power Point, Adobe CC).</li><li>
Pay Range $80,000 - $90,000, annually. Plus, annual bonus.</li><li>
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Packaging Designer II

<div>Overview:
<div>
Responsible for delivering performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency within the assigned production
<br>
area. Lead and develop the shift line team to achieve and sustain operational excellence through effective coaching,
<br>
continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to company standards. Build organizational capability to drive and
<br>
maintain improvements in performance and efficiency.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Leadership &amp; Vision<br>
<ul><li>Lead and motivate the shift line team to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Cost and
</li></ul>Efficiency.<br>
<ul><li>Communicate clear expectations regarding operational standards, ensuring alignment with company policies and
</li></ul>goals.
<br>
<ul><li>Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, ensuring alignment with broader site and
</li></ul>corporate goals.
<br>
<ul><li>Conduct regular team meetings to align priorities, address challenges, and recognize achievements.
</li><li>Provide coaching and feedback for team members to ensure accountability and high performance.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Operations Excellence<br>
<ul><li>Oversee daily production activities, ensuring line shift operation to standard and quick resolution of any
</li></ul>production issues.
<br>
<ul><li>Identify opportunities for operational improvement and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
</li><li>Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP),
</li></ul>and company safety policies.
<br>
<ul><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency and implement
</li></ul>corrective actions where necessary.
<br>
<ul><li>Drive adherence to operational standards and continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., Autonomous
</li></ul>Maintenance, Focused Improvement).</div><div><br>
Financial Management<br>
<ul><li>Develop and manage cost performance for the line.</li><li>Track financial performance weekly and monthly; analyze variances and adjust plans as needed to meet financial
</li></ul>targets.
<br>
<ul><li>Identify cost reduction opportunities through improved operational efficiency and waste reduction.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Talent &amp; Organizational Development
<br>
<ul><li>Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing hourly team members.</li><li>Foster a culture of leading with Company Purpose and Values, accountability, collaboration, and continuous
</li></ul>improvement.
<br>
<ul><li>Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members to enhance skills and promote career growth.
</li><li>Lead cross-functional training to ensure team versatility and flexibility in managing production demands.
</li><li>Ensure hourly team proficiency in key tools and systems, including:
</li></ul>o Loss Analysis &amp; Gap Analysis<br>
o Centerlines<br>
o Small Work Teams (Natural Work Teams)
<br>
o Autonomous Maintenance<br>
o Focused Improvement<br>
o Root Cause and Corrective Action Systems<br>
o STPD (Standardized Problem Solving) tool.</div><div><br>
Collaboration &amp; Strategic Partnerships:
<br>
<ul><li>Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve production
</li></ul>challenges.
<br>
<ul><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, and product launches.
</li><li>Function as the primary point of contact for production-related issues for the production line, ensuring alignment
</li></ul>with broader plant objectives.</div>
Qualifications:
<div>
Education<br>
<ul><li>Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.)
</li></ul>required.
<br>
<ul><li>Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a 4-year STEM degree program.
</li><li>Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Experience<br>
<ul><li>Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferably in the food industry.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Demonstrated Proficiencies<br>
<ul><li>Multiple examples of successfully delivering performance improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency.</li><li>Multiple examples of building organizational capabilities (team skill proficiency improvements, team promotions)
</li><li>Multiple examples of solving issues to root cause and eliminating recurrence.</li><li>Multiple examples of deploying improvement tools and frameworks with measurable outcomes. (TPM, Lean, Six
</li></ul>Sigma).</div><div><br>
Preferred Proficiencies<br>
<ul><li>Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations</li></ul></div></div>

Operations Team Manager I

<div>Overview:
<div>
Responsible for delivering performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency within the assigned production area<br>
across multiple shifts. Lead and develop the line team to achieve and sustain operational excellence through effective
<br>
coaching, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to company standards. Build organizational capability to
<br>
drive and maintain improvements in performance and efficiency.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Leadership &amp; Vision<br>
<ul><li>Lead and motivate the production line team to meet and exceed performance standards in Safety, Quality, Cost
</li></ul>and Efficiency within the designated work area(s) on multiple shifts.
<br>
<ul><li>Direct leadership and oversight to assigned production line(s).
</li><li>Developing and coaching Team Manager I positions across various shifts, including performance management,
</li></ul>professional development plans and goal setting.<br>
<ul><li>Oversee all production activities across multiple shifts on one line or multiple lines, ensuring the safe, timely and
</li></ul>efficient manufacturing of food products.<br>
<ul><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and lower operational
</li></ul>costs.<br>
<ul><li>Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, from equipment failures to workflow bottlenecks.</li><li>Communicate clear expectations regarding operational standards, ensuring alignment with company policies and
</li></ul>goals.
<br>
<ul><li>Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, ensuring alignment with broader site and
</li></ul>corporate goals.
<br>
<ul><li>Conduct regular team meetings to align priorities, address challenges, and recognize achievements.
</li><li>Provide coaching and feedback to all team members to drive accountability and high performance.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Operations Excellence<br>
<ul><li>Oversee daily production activities, ensuring smooth line operation and quick resolution of any production issues.
</li><li>Identify opportunities for operational improvement and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
</li><li>Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP),
</li></ul>and company safety policies.
<br>
<ul><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency and implement
</li></ul>corrective actions where necessary.
<br>
<ul><li>Drive adherence to operational standards and continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., Autonomous
</li></ul>Maintenance, Focused Improvement).</div><div><br>
Financial Management<br>
<ul><li>Develop and manage the budget for the production line, ensuring cost control and optimal resource utilization.
</li><li>Track financial performance weekly and monthly; analyze variances and adjust plans as needed to meet financial
</li></ul>targets.
<br>
<ul><li>Identify cost reduction opportunities through improved operational efficiency and waste reduction.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Talent &amp; Organizational Development
<br>
<ul><li>Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing the Team Manager I and hourly team
</li></ul>members.
<br>
<ul><li>Foster a culture of leading with Company Purpose and Values, accountability, collaboration, and continuous
</li></ul>improvement.
<br>
<ul><li>Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members to enhance skills and promote career growth.</li><li>Lead cross-functional training to ensure team versatility and flexibility in managing production demands.
</li><li>Ensure Team Manager I and hourly team proficiency in key tools and systems, including:
</li></ul>o Loss Analysis &amp; Gap Analysis<br>
o Centerlines<br>
o Small Work Teams (Natural Work Teams)
<br>
o Autonomous Maintenance<br>
o Focused Improvement<br>
o Root Cause and Corrective Action Systems<br>
o STPD (Standardized Problem Solving) tool</div><div><br>
Collaboration &amp; Strategic Partnerships:
<br>
<ul><li>Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve
</li></ul>production challenges.
<br>
<ul><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, and product launches.
</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for production-related issues, ensuring alignment with broader plant
</li></ul>objectives.
<br>
<ul><li>Engage in strategic planning with site leaders to ensure long-term operational success.</li></ul></div>
Qualifications:
<div>
Education<br>
<ul><li>Minimum Associate of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, etc.)
</li></ul>required.<br>
<ul><li>Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or active enrollment in a STEM degree program.
</li><li>Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Experience<br>
<ul><li>Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferably in the food industry.
</li><li>Preferred minimum of 2 years of AFNA manufacturing experience in a leadership role.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Demonstrated Proficiencies<br>
<ul><li>Multiple examples of successfully delivering performance improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency.</li><li>Multiple examples of building organizational capabilities (team skill proficiency improvements, team
</li></ul>promotions)<br>
<ul><li>Multiple examples of solving issues to root cause and eliminating recurrence.</li><li>Multiple examples of deploying improvement tools and frameworks with measurable outcomes. (TPM, Lean,
</li></ul>Six Sigma).</div><div><br>
Preferred Proficiencies<br>
<ul><li>Extensive knowledge in deploying and maintaining GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and food safety regulations.</li></ul></div></div>

Operations Team Manager II

<div>About Us:
<div>
At Ajinomoto Health &amp; Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health &amp; Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.</div>
Overview:
<div>
The Continuous Improvement Specialist will lead and implement strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence across the organization. This role combines Lean Six Sigma methodologies with Engineering, Data Science, and/or AI for process optimization to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role is embedded within a broader Operational Excellence (OE) and Digital Transformation (DX) inititative. The position supports initiatives such as:<br>
Company-wide OE/DX programs with dedicated Greenbelt and Yellowbelt roles.<br>
AI integration into business processes to enhance job effectiveness and growth.<br>
Leadership workshops to instill OE culture across departments.</div>
Qualifications:
<div>
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:<br>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.</li><li>Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt certification (Blackbelt preferred).</li><li>5+ years of experience in process improvement, manufacturing operations, engineering, or digital transformation.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><br>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<br>
<ul><li>Proven experience applying AI or automation tools in operational settings.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.</li></ul></div><br>
<div></div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Lead cross-functional improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, PDCA) and AI technologies (e.g., predictive analytics, automation).</li><li>Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions for process optimization.</li><li>Mentor and train Greenbelt and Yellow belt team members, supporting their development and project execution.</li><li>Collaborate with DX and OE teams to integrate continuous improvement into digital transformation strategies.</li><li>Develop and monitor KPIs to measure the impact of improvement initiatives and ensure sustainability.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement through workshops, internal communications, and leadership engagement.</li></ul>
Salary Range: $90k - $100k Annually EEO Statement:
<div>
Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.</div></div>

Continuous Improvement Engineer

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Packaging Designer II

Operations Team Manager I

Operations Team Manager II

Continuous Improvement Engineer