Plant Operations Specialist (york, Pa

Now Brewing - plant operations specialist! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering, and logistics.
This job contributes to Starbucks success by providing technical expertise in manufacturing and maintenance operations within the roasting plant.
Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

As a plant operations specialist, you will:

• Evaluate plant operational improvement needs. Recommend and implement technical strategies to ensure successful improvement of processes and productivity.

• Engage cross-functional partners to analyze and solve complex problems and support technical initiatives.

• Communicate with internal and external contacts regarding details to successfully delivery assigned project objectives.

• Own and drive equipment design changes for safer and more reliable operation.

o Must have ability to perform design change recommendations by showing calculations and research data to support necessary modifications.
o Must possess excellent communication skills to deliver design changes to engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams.
o Experience with technical design, CAD and Solid Works is preferred.

• Champion Predictive Maintenance Program

o Vibration analysis
o Thermal Imaging
o Ultrasonic air leak detection
o Oil analysis
Drive actions from predictive maintenance data review.

• Develop procedures and reference materials in support of data-driven preventive maintenance (PM) strategies.

• Communicate with internal and external parties to ensure current and accurate support documentation on hand.

• Partner with maintenance planner in support of plant-wide systems and assets - CMMS management.

• Align with network Reliability team in support of network maintenance program strategy.

• Identify equipment criticality to ensure proper PM frequency and scope.

• Audit plant PM schedules, scope, EAM system/asset hierarchy, PM effectiveness, and documentation accuracy.

• Serve as plant liaison related to network maintenance initiatives.

• Build support among partners for tactical initiatives.

• Serve as a technical resource within plant environment with respect to processes, systems, and equipment.


• Train partners to use new processes, systems, and equipment.

• Make recommendations for effective utilization and deployment of equipment.

• Support system installation projects.

• Provide education, guidance, and mentorship to mechanics and operators in support of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

• Train partners on network changes and improvements to CMMS

• Partner with learning specialists to develop department-specific training modules for maintenance and operations.

• Develop training and reference material for individual assets using internal and external SMEs.

• Identify and eliminate knowledge and skill gaps.

• Communicate to partners and stakeholders regarding changes and upgrades to plant systems and assets.

We'd love to hear from people with:

• Engineering degree preferred or equivalent experience (4 Years) in similar field.

• Data analysis 3 years

• Development of new equipment and process procedures 3 years

• Manufacturing or distribution in a technical or operational role 3 years

• Project management 3 years

• Food service industry

• Technical writing

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

• Ability to provide technical leadership.

• Ability to analyze complex problems and make strategic recommendations for their resolution.

• Ability to assimilate new information.

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others.

• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR 117) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with BRC or SQF certification schemes.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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