Continuous Improvement Process Specialist

Agropur Cooperative; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Luxemburg, WI seeks a Continuous Improvement Process Specialist to enhance cheese and whey production efficiency. You will troubleshoot equipment, analyze process data, and lead cross-functional improvements across the plant.

The role requires a relevant degree and dairy processing experience, plus familiarity with SAP/MES/AOS ERP systems. Competitive benefits and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• 3+ years dairy processing experience preferred, whey processing experience a plus.
• Strong data analysis and process improvement skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify production inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Perform statistical analysis of lab and process data to identify trends.
• Develop and write SOPs for production and cleaning processes.
• Collaborate with plant, corporate and client personnel on production tasks.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

SAP

MES

AOS

Job description

Job Type:RegularJob DescriptionPeople are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.Context to maximize your impact:Salary range 004: $69,500 - $86,900 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)Work Schedule: Monday - Friday or Sunday - ThursdayMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance401(k) with 7% company contributions3 weeks Paid Time OffPaid holidays and 2 floating holidaysPaid parental leaveAdvancement OpportunitiesWhere you will drive value:We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Process Specialist in Luxemburg, WI.The Continuous Improvement Process Specialist works as part of a collaborative team to help improve the operating efficiencies in the production of high-quality cheese and/or whey ingredients. The Process Specialist performs advanced troubleshooting on all machines and processes in the assigned plant location (s).Identify problem areas or areas for improvement in production; determine a course of action; help implement improvement and corrective actions in these areas.Obtain and maintain good knowledge of cheese make, cheese conversion, whey and permeate process and procedures as assigned.Collaborate with internal and external personnel to develop systems and procedures for new unit operations for the production of whey/dairy products.Accurately perform statistical analysis of laboratory and process data to identify trends, deficiencies and formulate predictions.Develop and write Standard Operating Procedures for production and cleaning processes.Work with plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise.Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies; immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.Work with the sales department regarding product disposition as well as with the customers. Visit customers as required to support the customer’s needs and wants for whey ingredients, such as coordinating and leading production trials.May work with ERP (SAP, MES, AOS) system for product disposition and formulation updates/changes for the plant.Engage and lead applicable AOS activities, such as centerline and CIL management, loss tree, and 90-day plan development, etc.Inspect food processing areas to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management.Evaluate food processing and storage operations and assist in the development of quality assurance programs for such operations.Develop food standards and production specifications, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications.What will enable you to have an impact:Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering required.Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.Minimum three (3) years of dairy processing experience preferably in a whey-processing environment (Pasteurizes, Membrane Systems, Spray Dryers, and Evaporators) required.Extensive dairy experience along with progressive leadership growth preferred.A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.#CH-1Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.