• Assists maintenance team and supports all aspects of the maintenance department as needed, including general building and grounds maintenance.
• Assists with the installation of all new equipment.
• Completes documentation, including drawings, schematics, parts lists and work orders.
• Completes plant work orders and preventive maintenance.
• Ensures all plant equipment is functioning at optimum levels by performing short-term repairs and long-term improvements.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Performs all other duties necessary for the efficient maintenance of the plant and equipment as assigned, including general building and grounds maintenance.

• Automated manufacturing or distribution environment (5 years)
• General industrial maintenance in mechanical and electrical (5 years)

• Ability to communicate technical and operational issues clearly and concisely
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to read, write and understand polices, guidelines, specifications and safety standards
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical plant equipment
• Ability to understand and create mechanical and electrical blueprints and technical equipment manuals
• Ability to work in elevated areas
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of welding, plumbing and machining
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in safety procedures
• Familiarity with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload
• Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies and guidelines

This job contributes to Starbucks success by planning, organizing and executing automation and controls engineering assignments and projects that develop technology and innovations to enhance distribution, manufacturing or packaging productivity and capacity. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
 
Applies logic in problem-solving and analysis of alternatives to assess the financial and operations impact of automation and controls based systems (PLC, databases, operator interfaces and motion control systems) related business initiatives. Assesses critical information to make effective decisions or recommendations.
 
Develops Requests for Proposal and bid analyses, and leads contract negotiations as required to meet business needs. Manages project budget.
 
Develops and implements engineering designs in specific technical functions within distribution, manufacturing or packaging to improve efficiencies, increase capacity and reduce costs. Builds consensus across functions as project team leader on complex projects and initiatives.
 
Develops project plans that define scope, schedule, budget and business impact and risks. Executes plans and identifies issues or obstacles, gains alignment and brings to resolution.
 
May oversee facility maintenance and automation specialists and develops their technical capability (at plant locations).
 
Promotes development of strong working relationships among engineering and distribution, manufacturing or packaging partners. Mentors less experienced engineering partners. 
 

Summary of Experience

Engineering design and implementation in automation and controls systems including PLC systems, databases, operator interfaces, batch control systems and motion control systems (five years).
 
 
Performance metrics development and root cause analysis (five years)
 
 
Warehouse or inventory system interface implementation (five years)
 
 
Project management (three years)
 
 
Strategic planning (one year)
 
 
Consumer products or food company and plant experience, either technical or production
 
 
Supervision, including direct supervision of contractors 
  
 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Team-building skills

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to work independently

Results-oriented

Solid distribution operations or transportation skills (if supporting Distribution)

Ability to provide leadership, with the ability to coach and mentor team partners

Project management skills, including measurement, reporting and financial analysis

Core Competencies

•          Puts the Customer First:  Has a relentless focus on the customer.  Understands what the customer wants and how to best deliver the experience. 

•          Works Well with Others:  Listens and communicates well with others within and outside of Starbucks. Creates a team environment that is positive and productive.

•          Leads Courageously: Takes personal responsibility to do the right thing, and persists in times of challenge or uncertainty. Adapts quickly to change and makes timely, thoughtful decisions

•          Develops Continuously:  Continuously seek opportunities to improve self and others. Leads with trust, honesty and commitment to hire, coach and develop partners to achieve their potential.

•          Achieves Results:  Understands what drives overall business success and is accountable to prioritize and deliver quality results. Demonstrates knowledge of core products and processes to get results. Anticipates obstacles and takes action to prevent or minimize their impact.

Job Summary and Mission This job contributes to Starbucks success by operating product packaging equipment in a roasting plant. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles. Summary of Key Responsibilities Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Informs appropriate manufacturing partners and supervisor of machine performance irregularities to minimize the impact of production downtime. Minimizes production scrap, including materials and coffee product.
• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment. Operates packaging equipment with safety guards and switches in place, and follows all safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Monitors and documents package quality using analytical tools.
• Operates all product packaging equipment in a roasting plant. Ensures that package appearance, labeling, seals, and case and pallet configurations comply with product specifications and quality standards.
• Participates in process improvement activities. Maintains scheduled throughput to meet team goals for reliability and budget standards. Trains other machine operators and partners as needed.

• Operating manual and automated packaging equipment (2 years)
• Performing quality tests using analytical tools (1 year)
• Regulated food manufacturing environment (1 year)

• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow verbal direction
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Internet environments
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot minor machine failures and make minor adjustments
• Familiarity with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards
• Ability to perform quality tests using analytical tools
• Ability to gather, record and report on operational and quality metrics, through manual or automated systems
• Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies and guidelines

Job Summary and Mission This job contributes to Starbucks success by supervising day-to-day manufacturing operations to support defined people, quality, cost and service objectives within a Starbucks roasting plant. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles. Summary of Key Responsibilities Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Complies with standards and processes such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality.
• Creates and sustains a cohesive, positive and clean work environment.
• Ensures effective and timely communication of company, plant and department information to managers, peers and own work team, including supervisors, leads and partners.
• Ensures partner development and satisfaction. Provides partners with timely performance feedback. Serves as a technical expert and coach for team members. Supports partners in presenting ideas for improving the efficiency and productivity of operations.
• Monitors production throughput, volume fluctuations and labor utilization to ensure smooth manufacturing operations. Ensures that partners work in accordance with the production schedule to provide product reliability. Ensures appropriate staffing to meet new business requirements and volume fluctuations. Minimizes scrap to control costs.
• Operates within established budgets, forecasts, cost objectives and service levels to control expenses. Supports implementation of cost, quality and service improvement initiatives.
• Supports all established plant and manufacturing goals and objectives. Apprises manager of team progress and any obstacles.

• Supervision (1 year)
• Manufacturing or related functions

• Team-building skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to provide technical leadership
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others
• Familiarity with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards

Job Summary and Mission  
This job contributes to Starbucks success by coordinating the movement of raw materials from warehouse storage to production locations as well as moving product from warehouse to distribution centers in accordance with production, delivery schedules and other business requirements. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding princples.  

Summary of Key Responsibilities  
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:  
- Completes required documentation of product and raw material movement. Supports scheduled production throughput levels to meet team goals for reliability and budget standards.  Business Requirements
- Coordinates movement of raw materials from the warehouse to production locations. Initiates material moves to Work in Process (WIP) locations based on data from transfer reports. Reviews and acts upon messages from the computerized inventory system.  
- Ensures all outbound product is available for distribution  
- Ensures quality by continually reviewing work to detect and correct errors.  
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.  Business Requirements
- Manages dock door and tracks incoming purchase orders. Works with scheduling partners to identify shortages in production plan and communicate to appropriate departments and partners.  
- Perform inventory counts, reconcile and make visual check of on-hand raw materials, and execute test requests.  
- Performs a range of shipping, receiving and inventory control duties, including loading and unloading of trailers, replenishing stock, and filling orders.  
- Works to resolve shipping errors 

Summary of Experience  
- Manufacturing or distribution environment  2 years
- Material handling  1 year
- Regulated food manufacturing environment  1 year

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing  
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities  
- Attention to detail  
- Ability to collect, record and report on material requirements using manual or automated systems  
- Ability to perform inventory counts and identify ways to minimize material outages  
- Basic math skills  
- Flexibility to work overtime as required, even on short notice  
- Knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems and their applications  
- Ability to follow verbal direction  
- Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards  
- Familiarity with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards  
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance  
- Ability to operate required material handling equipment  
- Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies and guidelines  
- Ability to learn and accurately operate several different computer systems  
- Self motivated 

• Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the organization promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.
• Supports the implementation of Company programs, procedures, methods and practices to promote Starbucks key messages and achieve a competitive advantage.

• Contributes to the development of the annual operating plan and budget, and quarterly forecast updates.
• Develops long-term operating plans and manages implementation.
• Establishes and tracks performance metrics to evaluate operations.
• Executes operating plans to meet company production and merchandise shipping requirements.
• Leads the overall operations of a roasting and distribution center to meet cost, quality, safety, people and service objectives, typically during absences of the vp plant.
• Plans and manages business unit/department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.
• Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization.

• Defines, directs and executes innovative cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives related to the manufacturing and distribution process.
• Ensures compliance with all food safety and general safety standards, quality specifications, local and governmental environmental requirements.
• Ensures food safety audits and other program compliance procedures and processes are maintained to retain plant's required quality certifications.
• Ensures that the business units have the correct products in a timely manner and the exact quantity to meet their business forecast objectives.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements.
• Initiates and leads social responsibility programs within the community and is involved in environmental initiatives.
• Leads cross-functional teams, which address manufacturing and operations issues and value engineering opportunities.

• Challenges and inspires partners to achieve business results.
• Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.
• Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.
• Oversees training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.
• Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partner, business and customer results.

• Progressive plant management experience (10 years)
• Senior-level management, leading a team of managers and supervisors to accomplish department objectives while meeting financial commitments (10 years)
• Establishing systems, processes and tools for business unit/department (5 years)
• Supply chain operations experience in multiple departments and scaled operations (5 years)
• Cross-functional experience in three or more of the following areas: procurement, production and materials scheduling, human resources, production, shipping and transportation, inventory control and engineering (3 years)

• Financial acumen
• Ability to apply sound business principles and practices to project management and change management processes
• Knowledge of food process engineering, and safety and quality standards and regulations