Manager Production Monitoring System
Kennewick, WA - USA
Job Summary
Location: Kennewick WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-260586
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
Youve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry and public Fortune 500 company we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers restaurants and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. Youll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success explore opportunities for new solutions and youll join a winning team of 10000 people all dedicated to raising the bar together.
If you have a strong drive for results a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries and are ready for a fresh challenge we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
The Manager Production Monitoring System is responsible for leading the global deployment management and continuous improvement of the companys Production Monitoring program. This role oversees the standardized implementation of Plex across all manufacturing sites ensuring aligned methodologies consistent loss analysis data and sustained operational adoption.
This position will partner closely with IT site manufacturing teams engineering and operational excellence leaders to ensure reliable system performance strong user engagement and effective utilization of production monitoring insights to drive business results.
Job Description
Global Program Deployment & Management
Lead the global rollout of Plex Production Monitoring across existing and new manufacturing sites.
Define andmaintainglobal standards governance and best practices for lossanalysisdata and productionmonitoring methodologies.
Coordinate implementationofactivities timelines and changemanagement efforts with site and corporate stakeholders.
Conduct postdeployment reviews to ensure system effectiveness and site readiness for sustainment.
Systems Integration & Technical Collaboration
Partner with IT resources to ensure system configuration data flows interface stability and cybersecurity requirements are met.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues coordinating with IT and Plex support as needed.
Identifyopportunities to enhance functionality reporting and data visualization within the platform.
System Configuration Data Enablement &Go-LiveReadiness
Lead the functional configuration of Plex Production Monitoring for each manufacturing site including production line structures equipment models shift definitions loss hierarchies and standard downtime classifications.
Define andmaintainglobal configuration standards while ensuringsite specificoperational realities are accurately represented within the system.
Own the strategy and execution forinitialproduction monitoring data setup including historical data requirements data cleansing validation and initial system loading in support of sitego-lives.
Develop scalable and efficient approaches for production data ingestion in partnership with IT to ensure reliable performant and maintainable data flows from manufacturing systems into Plex.
Establishgo-live readiness criteria related to system configuration completeness data accuracy and operational usability;validatethat criteria are met prior to site cutover.
Serve as the primary functional authority during deployment and stabilization phases to resolve configuration data and usability gapsimpactingsuccessful adoption.
Data Integrity & Performance Insights
Ensure consistentaccurate and standardized collection of production and lossanalysis data globally.
Develop andmaintainperformance dashboards KPIs and analytics to support operational decision-making.
Monitor system usage data quality and compliance across sites; provide targeted coaching or intervention when needed.
Training Adoption & Continuous Improvement
Build and deliver training materials user guides and onboarding support for site teams.
Drive strong and sustained adoption of the Production Monitoring program across all manufacturing sites.
Facilitate user groups communities of practice and bestpractice sharing globally.
Continuously assess program effectiveness; recommend enhancements to improve value usability and operational impact.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Certifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Information Systems or related field (or equivalent experience).
Skills andExperience:
5 years of experience in manufacturing operations production systems digital manufacturing MES or related technicalfunctions.
Experience supporting or implementing productionmonitoring systems such as Plex MES OEE tools or IoT/automation platforms.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes loss accounting OEE and operational KPIs.
Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional projects across multiple sites or regions.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
Strong communicationand stakeholdermanagement skills across technical andnontechnicalaudiences.
Experience with global or multisite deployment of enterprise manufacturing systems.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing continuous improvement and rootcause analysis methodologies.
Experience influencing without authority in matrixed organizations.
Familiarity with changemanagement frameworks and training development.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Travel up to 75% of the time to plant manufacturing sites
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
Incumbent may sit forlong periodsof time at desk or computer terminal
While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required tosit; use hands to finger handle or feel;reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear.
Incumbent may use calculators keyboardstelephoneand other office equipmentin the course ofnormal workday
Stooping bendingtwistingand reaching may bein completion of job duties
Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours perworkdayto include: loud noise excessive heat cold wet slippery conditions dirt fumes smokesmellsand allergies
Valid Drivers License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical Dental Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions Financial Planning Services Employee Stock purchase program and Health Savings Accounts Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location job role/level job status and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 06/27/2026
Pay Transparency
In compliance with applicable state and local laws Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors including but not limited to job duties experience and expertise. A candidates work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $113930.00 - $170900.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Lamb Weston is a world leading brand in high quality frozen potato products, sold in over 100 countries. A partner in potatoes famous for its inventive fries such as Twisters, Hot2Home and Dippers .