Continuous Improvement Engineer - Lean Manufacturing

Socket.dev; Blair (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

AMPI, a Midwest dairy cooperative, seeks a CI/Lean professional to lead KPI development, SOP creation, and Lean initiative assessments across plants. You will partner with EHS and operations to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, plus 3 years of CI experience; High School diploma acceptable with related experience. Strong problem solving and cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
• At least 3 years of CI experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions for consistent practices.
• Support EHS compliance at the facility and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Provide strong EHS presence in production and material handling areas.
• Review safety issues and work with leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Lead process improvement projects and resolve problems with data-driven analysis.
• Assess Lean initiatives to measure success and scalability.
• Coach employees to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Integrate Lean principles into strategic planning and decision-making.
• Research systems and processes to implement tools and infrastructures for best practices.
• Assist in developing capital projects to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with management on planning, growth, and safety improvements.
• Manage project budgets to ensure timely, on-budget completion.
• Communicate professionally with staff to share technical knowledge.
• Maintain vendor/supplier relationships for equipment and software selection.
• Troubleshoot equipment and control systems.
• Adhere to GMP and report food safety issues promptly.

Skills

KPI development

SOP creation

Lean principles

EHS compliance

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

AMPI, a Midwest dairy cooperative, seeks a CI/Lean professional to lead KPI development, SOP creation, and Lean initiative assessments across plants. You will partner with EHS and operations to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, plus 3 years of CI experience; High School diploma acceptable with related experience. Strong problem solving and cross-functional communication are essential.