Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

Medical coverage (semi-subsidized)

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) plan with company match up to 4

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a dedicated Continuous Improvement Coordinator to drive process and system enhancements at our production facility located at 779 Massanutten Street. You will partner with cross-functional teams to standardize processes, improve safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.

The role leads multi-disciplinary improvement projects, analyzes operational data, and develops action plans to close performance gaps while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, biotechnology engineering, food engineering or related engineering field.
• At least two years of experience in poultry industry or a fast-paced manufacturing environment, in a supervisory-level position or higher, with direct responsibility for managing operations, personnel, and performance on the manufacturing floor.
• Strong analytical, planning, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel knowledge.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Ability to conduct statistical analysis using Minitab or Excel.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and support adoption of process improvements through documentation, training, and follow-up.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement systems, Kaizen methodology, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why processes, SOP development, KPI tracking, and 6S practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at Farmer Focus’s 779 Massanutten Street production facility to improve safety, quality, yield, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
• Lead multi-disciplinary team projects at the facility that implement standardized systems and support achievement of facility and enterprise goals.
• Continuously evaluate production processes and identify more efficient ways to operate while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable government regulations.
• Oversee continuous improvement personnel at the facility and drive KPIs relevant to the facility’s continuous improvement efforts.
• Track and measure progress, analyze inefficiencies, identify underperforming production areas, and create action plans to close performance gaps.
• Lead focused Kaizen improvement efforts aimed at breakthrough and incremental improvements in plant processes, departments, and line-specific opportunities.
• Deploy change management tools and techniques to support stakeholder adoption, documentation, training, and long-term sustainability of improved processes and systems.
• Define and implement processes that support a continuous improvement culture, including annual improvement planning, results review, issue identification, problem-solving, project launches, and sustainable solution implementation.
• Oversee collection and analysis of operational efficiency data to identify opportunities for project initiatives.
• Audit improved processes and continuous improvement initiatives for sustainability and compliance.
• Partner with department managers and operations leaders to interpret data, prepare teams for high-level reporting and meetings, identify opportunities, and create action plans.
• Lead meetings related to operational efficiencies, continuous improvement opportunities, and progress against action plans.
• Oversee creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Root Cause Analysis protocols, 5 Why processes, and related investigation support following incidents.
• Create dashboards to organize data collection, root cause analyses, 5 Whys, and 6S activities.
• Support senior operational leadership through meeting attendance, detailed organization, and effective interdepartmental communication.
• Perform job responsibilities safely and efficiently while following applicable regulations and company policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering/biotech/food engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Continuous Improvement Coordinator Job Details

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Department: Continuous Improvement

Reports To: Senior Continuous Improvement Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: 779 Massanutten Street

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Shift / Schedule: Full-time

Travel Requirements: Travel may be required once per year to attend conferences or training within the United States.

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for driving process and system improvements at Farmer Focus’s production facility by implementing programs with long-term, sustainable benefits. This role partners with continuous improvement team members, department leaders, and cross-functional teams at the facility to standardize systems, improve safety, quality, yield, and operational efficiency, and support achievement of facility and enterprise goals. The position leads multi-disciplinary improvement projects, analyzes operational data, identifies underperforming areas of production, and develops action plans that close performance gaps while strengthening a culture of continuous improvement at the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at Farmer Focus’s 779 Massanutten Street production facility to improve safety, quality, yield, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
• Lead multi-disciplinary team projects at the facility that implement standardized systems and support achievement of facility and enterprise goals.
• Continuously evaluate production processes and identify more efficient ways to operate while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable government regulations.
• Oversee continuous improvement personnel at the facility and drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to the facility’s continuous improvement efforts.
• Track and measure progress, analyze inefficiencies, identify underperforming production areas, and create action plans to close performance gaps.
• Lead focused Kaizen improvement efforts aimed at breakthrough and incremental improvements in plant processes, departments, and line-specific opportunities.
• Deploy change management tools and techniques to support stakeholder adoption, documentation, training, and long-term sustainability of improved processes and systems.
• Define and implement processes that support a continuous improvement culture, including annual improvement planning, results review, issue identification, problem-solving, project launches, and sustainable solution implementation.
• Oversee collection and analysis of operational efficiency data to identify opportunities for project initiatives.
• Audit improved processes and continuous improvement initiatives for sustainability and compliance.
• Partner with department managers and operations leaders to interpret data, prepare teams for high-level reporting and meetings, identify opportunities, and create action plans.
• Lead meetings related to operational efficiencies, continuous improvement opportunities, and progress against action plans.
• Oversee creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Root Cause Analysis protocols, 5 Why processes, and related investigation support following incidents.
• Create dashboards to organize data collection, root cause analyses, 5 Whys, and 6S activities.
• Support senior operational leadership through meeting attendance, detailed organization, and effective interdepartmental communication.
• Perform job responsibilities safely and efficiently while following applicable regulations and company policies.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $75,000–$85,000 annually

The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.

Benefits

• weekly payroll
• paid time off and sick leave
• semi-subsidized medical coverage
• dental and vision plan options
• a 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%
• education reimbursement opportunities
• employee assistance programs (EAP)
• internal learning, development, and career growth programs

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, biotechnology engineering, food engineering, mechanical engineering or a related engineering field required.
• At least two years of experience in poultry industry or a fast-paced manufacturing environment, in a supervisory-level position or higher, with direct responsibility for managing operations, personnel, and performance in a production department requiring a significant presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Strong analytical, planning, problem-solving, and project management skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, including advanced Excel knowledge.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools required.
• Ability to conduct statistical analysis using Minitab or Excel required.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and support adoption of process improvements through documentation, training, and follow-up.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement systems, Kaizen methodology, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why processes, SOP development, KPI tracking, and 6S practices required.
• Selected candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
• New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

This is an onsite role supporting Farmer Focus’s production facility located at 779 Massanutten Street. The position requires work in office, meeting, and production-floor environments and may require adherence to facility safety, food safety, PPE, quality, and regulatory requirements.

The role may involve time on the production floor, participation in operational meetings, observation of processes, data collection, and collaboration with department leaders and team members at the facility.

Travel may be required once per year to attend trade conferences or training within the United States.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role‑specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile. All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm‑level decision‑making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals.

Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality.

At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

EOE, including disability/vets Farmer Focus is a company dedicated to people, the farmers who grow for us and our team members who work in our state‑of‑the‑art facilities.Whether a general laborer on our breast debone line or an executive, we are committed to creating a workplace that values all our people and offers everyone a chance to grow and thrive.We operate from our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. We plan our work schedules to avoid most Saturday work.We do not run production on Sundays. Join us in our mission to protect generational family farms. We look forward to working with you!

Farmer Focus es una empresa dedicada a las personas, los granjeros que crían para nosotros y a los miembros del equipo que trabajan en nuestras instalaciones con tecnología de última generación. Ya sea usted un trabajador general de nuestra línea de pechuga o un ejecutivo, estamos comprometidos a crear un lugar de trabajo que valore a nuestra gente y ofrezca a todos la oportunidad de crecer y prosperar. Operamos en base a nuestros valores Farmer Focus CARES: Comunidad, Responsabilidad, Respeto, Excelencia y Mayordomía. Mayormente planificamos nuestros horarios evitando trabajar los sábados. No realizamos producción los domingos. Únase a nosotros en nuestra misión de proteger las granjas familiares generacionales. ¡Esperamos trabajar con usted!