Continuous Improvement Engineer
- 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
- 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
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