Continuous Improvement Engineer

LaSalle Network
Chicago, IL
LaSalle Network has partnered with a food manufacturing company to hire a Continuous Improvement Engineer. This role spearheads initiatives for production, warehouse, processing and packaging, emphasizing safety, quality, customer service, and cost goals. The Continuous Improvement Engineer collaborates closely across teams, factories, engineering and corporate groups to align project objectives with business needs. Integral to a customer-centric manufacturing function committed to continuous improvement, this position requires proficiency in financial analyses for proposal validation and stakeholder support.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee Continuous Improvement productivity initiatives, ensuring timely project delivery
  • Regularly update stakeholders on project status, adherence to timelines, completed work, quick wins, potential issues and associated mitigation plans
  • Apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies such as RCA, DMAIC, Loss Tree Analysis, IPA, etc., to drive lasting operational enhancements
  • Gather and analyze supplied data and operational conditions; introduce modifications and track results in collaboration with key stakeholders
  • Identify methods to reduce material usage, losses; rework and enhance process efficiencies.
  • Implement follow-up programs to sustain achieved savings, provide additional training, identify further opportunities and ensure project continuity
  • Contribute to the annual budget process, evaluating run rate efficiencies, nominal speeds and scrap values by component
  • Collaborate on trials with supervisors and managers before implementing any new systems or methods, assisting in the adaptation of changes for optimal results
  • Collaborate with product development, marketing, supply chain, finance and operations teams to introduce new products and achieve project objectives
  • Monitor compliance with factory standards encompassing safety, operations and quality
  • Promote workforce development through training initiatives to improve hourly proficiency
  • Foster ongoing enhancements in processing, packaging and warehouse domains
  • Timely escalation of issues and fulfillment of assigned duties
Continuous Improvement Engineer Requirements:
  • Strong project management skills with excellent planning and organizational abilities
  • Proficient in high-speed packaging, process equipment application/design and continuous improvement techniques like TPM, Lean and Six Sigma
  • Adaptable to a fast-paced, high-stress manufacturing environment
  • Exceptional people skills, including coaching, motivation and performance management at both hourly and staff levels
  • Demonstrates team-building proficiency within and across departments
  • Robust analytical skills, adept at root-cause analysis, and decisive decision-making capabilities
  • Proficient communication and presentation abilities, both in writing and verbally
  • Innovative, driven, and proactive
  • Computer literate, skilled in Microsoft Office and advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or Business
  • 2 years of experience in food manufacturing preferred
  • Six Sigma or Lean background with applied examples is a plus
  • Knowledge of SAP is preferred
If you are interested in this position and believe you qualify, please apply today!

Thank you,

Julie Hess
Sr. Project Manager
LaSalle Network
Posted 2025-09-26

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