Continuous Improvement Technician

** Company Overview
** Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.
* We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
* Our core mission:
People and Planet First — doing good is good for business.
* We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
* Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
* We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving.
* We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.
** Why You Will Love Life at Milo's
** You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing.

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:
* Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
* 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
* Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
* 401K with company match
* Company-paid Life Insurance
* Tuition reimbursement assistance
* Continuous learning opportunities
* Robust parental leave program
* Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
* Associate Assistance Program
* Paid volunteer time
** Being a Culture Champion at Milo’s
*** Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
* Work effectively with others
* Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals
* Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary
* Commit to outstanding attendance
* Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members
** Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
** As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

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** Responsibilities**:
* Own the process for selecting top OEE improvement opportunities and lead cross-functional TEAms to create an action plan to meet or exceed OEE goals on a minimum of a quarterly basis.
* Track and update reports and metrics on weekly OEE data for the site.
* Provide immediate feedback and coaching to Supervisors, Leads, and associates on the floor in tracking downtime, completing compliance checks, and using all other already established continuous improvement tools.
* Develop process and train associates to track scrap during the production and brew processes. Analyze data to identify scrap reduction projects and work with Operational Excellence TEAm to replicate at all Milo’s sites.
* Lead the development of scope for capital projects by evaluating OEE data, creating justification, obtain consensus on decision points and communicate to stakeholders, ensure successful implementation of the scoped project by working closely with the Plant Engineer, and verify effectiveness of the project.
* Develop centerline documentation for each machine center, work with engineering and maintenance to create tools to ensure centerlines are easily set, and create a system to ensure centerlines are verified on a periodic basis.
* Support plant expansions including adding new production lines by ensuring continuous improvement tools and training materials are in place prior to startup. Track OEE performance and top opportunities…