Productivity & Performance Specialist

Job Summary: Productivity & Performance Specialist

The core of this role is to optimize how each or groups of units of the company work. You will lead in analyzing section or line processes, recommend improvements, set performance standards, and use data analytics to ensure every requesting unit or department is staffed correctly and operating at most effective and productive standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Improvement & Problem Solving

• Lead Lean Initiatives: As requested, and involved in improvement and problem solving initiatives, apply methodologies like Six Sigma, Kaizen, and DMAIC, and similar quality and problem solving tools to eliminate waste and streamline workflows across the company.

• Project Coaching: Act as an internal consultant for cross-functional teams to solve productivity bottlenecks, particularly in root cause analyses and corrective actions.

• Statistical Support: Provide data-driven insights to validate whether process changes actually improve the bottom line.

B. Workforce Optimization (Job Analysis)

• Time & Motion Studies: As requested, conduct formal reviews of how tasks are performed to set realistic work standards and "fair" workloads; push these as standards.

• Staffing Analysis: Review unit and section headcounts and organizational structures to ensure the right number of people are in the right roles, in particular in production and other operational areas.

• Value Chain Mapping: Where appropriate or instructed, analyze how specific jobs contribute to the company's overall success and recommend "re-shaping" roles when they become inefficient.

C.  Data Analytics & Performance Management

• KPI Development: Assist the head in performance management system management for whole organization. Collaborate with department and unit heads to create measurable, aligned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Dashboard Management: Build and maintain databases and automated dashboards to track performance trends in real-time.

• Organizational Research: Design and deploy internal surveys and research tools to measure "corporate health", operational trends and seasonal projects as requested.

• Performance Systems: Oversee the tools and instruments used for semestral, and annual performance evaluations.

Administrative & Cross-Functional Support

• HR Integration: Support broader HRIS (Human Resource Information System) management and other digital systems as requested.

• Compliance & Safety: Participate in Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) or other regulatory committees as needed.

• Assist in development of training programs, activities and support for all MWay activities, as directed.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Degree in Industrial Engineering, HR, Business Management, or Behavioral Sciences.

• Experience: 7 years in HR Planning, Organizational Research, or HRIS.

• Top Skills: * Advanced Statistics & Data Analytics.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Advanced Excel) and HRIS platforms.

• Strong grasp of Strategic Planning and Change Management.