Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Land O'Frost; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Frost is seeking a Continuous Improvement Supervisor to lead operational excellence across our manufacturing facility in Kentucky. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, Purchasing, R&D, and other teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, reduce costs, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

You will analyze data on the plant floor, influence teams, and turn opportunities into measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing, meat industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, SPC, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and experience with Minitab.
• RedZone experience preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Statistical Process Control training or experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple plant functions.
• Willingness to travel ~15%.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency, including processes, methods, equipment, waste reduction, and cycle time.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Manage the plant’s SPC program, including process and slicer capability studies and giveaway analysis.
• Evaluate process capabilities and identify opportunities that support future growth.
• Champion 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead and support the plant’s Lean Six Sigma culture.
• Plan and lead Kaizen events and other improvement initiatives.
• Serve as RedZone System Administrator, maintaining information related to people, products, forums, checks, and audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, R&D, and others to develop and implement solutions.
• Coach plant employees on CI tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Partner with job coaches to establish training procedures for new processes and equipment.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Statistical Process Control

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Meat Science / Business / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Are you passionate about making manufacturing processes safer, smarter, more efficient, and less wasteful? We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Supervisor to help drive operational excellence across our manufacturing facility. In this highly visible role, you’ll partner with Operations, Maintenance, Purchasing, R&D, and other teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and build a strong culture of continuous improvement.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy getting out on the plant floor, digging into data, asking the right questions, and turning opportunities into measurable improvements. We’re looking for someone who can both analyze the process and influence the people involved in it, building strong relationships while driving results.

Company

At Land O’Frost, our brands of lunchmeat and specialty sausage products are recognized as one of the nation’s best- selling and trusted brands. We have accomplished this through our incredible team of employees who are customer focused, motivated, achievers, developers, and purpose driven. We are seeking more passionate people to join our innovative team. Join our team and let your ambition flourish.

How YOU Will Contribute

• Identify opportunities to improve plant operational efficiency, including processes, methods, equipment, waste reduction, and cycle time.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Manage the plant’s Statistical Process Control (SPC) program, including process and slicer capability studies and giveaway analysis.
• Evaluate process capabilities and identify opportunities that support future growth.
• Champion 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities throughout the plant.
• Lead and support the plant’s Lean Six Sigma culture.
• Plan and lead Kaizen events and other improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the plant’s RedZone System Administrator, maintaining information related to people, products, forums, checks, and audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, R&D, and other teams to develop and implement solutions.
• Serve as a coach and resource for plant employees on continuous improvement tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Partner with job coaches to establish training procedures for new processes and equipment.

About YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with meat industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, statistical process control, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and experience with Minitab.
• RedZone experience preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Statistical Process Control training or experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple plant functions.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15%, including local and overnight travel.