Continuous Improvement Engineer — Lean Six Sigma for Plant

Clasen Quality Chocolate; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clasen Quality Chocolate seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive data-driven improvements in our Watertown, WI facility. You will lead initiatives to enhance safety, quality, capacity, and cost performance using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Engineering to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and build sustainable systems. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing or CI experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods preferred.
• Experience or certification in Lean/Six Sigma/CI methodologies.
• Familiarity with plant operating systems is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement initiatives focusing on OEE, cost, yield, and throughput.
• Develop a pipeline of improvement opportunities aligned with plant goals.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, root cause analysis).
• Provide daily technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Coach operations and maintenance on CI tools and standard work.
• Use OEE and metrics to drive improvements; conduct time studies.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Clasen Quality Chocolate seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive data-driven improvements in our Watertown, WI facility. You will lead initiatives to enhance safety, quality, capacity, and cost performance using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Engineering to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and build sustainable systems. Travel up to 10% may be required.