INTERNAL - Continuous Improvement Engineer

Tate; East Moriches (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Employee discounts

Holiday pay

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tate's Bake Shop is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our snack food manufacturing team at East Moriches, NY. The candidate will focus on waste reduction, line efficiency, throughput, and process controls aligned with product specifications.

Ideal candidates have 5-10 years in CI, project management skills, and Lean Six Sigma experience to drive ROI-based improvements in quality, safety, and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field required.
• 5-10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement in food or snack manufacturing preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, throughput increase, and line efficiency.
• Develop, validate, and implement process controls based on product specifications to ensure consistent product quality.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify root causes, implement sustainable solutions, and drive measurable improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality & Food Safety, R&D, Corporate Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Develop KPIs and report progress to stakeholders and executives.

Skills

Cross-functional

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

ROI analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Process/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

About the Organization Tate's Bake Shop is a dynamic, fast-growing company, embodying the mindset of a highly entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and agile organization that invests in our people and our brand. At Tate's we believe in the power of real - our goods are made with real, simple ingredients, by real, passionate people. We are obsessed with quality and strive to make the world a little sweeter. Our culture is grounded through a set of values that foster us to Lead with Our Hearts, be Forward Thinking and embrace the importance of Winning Together.
Visit www.tatesbakeshop.com or follow Tate's Bake Shop on Instagram at www.instagram.com/TatesBakeShop.

Category Engineering

Description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Tate's Bake Shop is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer with 5-10 years of relevant experience to join our snack food manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will focus on waste reduction, line efficiency, throughput improvement, and the development of process controls aligned with product specifications. This role requires strong project management skills, ROI-based prioritization, and the ability to balance multiple initiatives across departments while driving measurable improvements in product quality, operational performance, and financial results.

What can you expect on the job as a Continuous Improvement Engineer?

• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, throughput increase, and line efficiency.
• Develop, validate, and implement process controls based on product specifications to ensure consistent product quality.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify root causes, implement sustainable solutions, and drive measurable improvements.
• Conduct trade-off analyses to evaluate solutions and guide decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality & Food Safety, R&D, Corporate Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Partner with frontline employees to identify opportunities and gain buy-in for change implementation.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and results effectively to executive leadership and stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, developing multi-prong strategies and prioritizing based on ROI and business impact.
• Develop, track, and report KPIs against implemented initiatives to ensure long-term success and sustainability of improvements.
• Support product quality improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What will make you successful in the role?

• Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field required.
• 5-10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, preferably within food or snack manufacturing.
• Proven success in leading process improvement projects with measurable ROI.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct trade-off analysis.
• Demonstrated success in strategic thinking and solution-oriented problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to collaborate with frontline employees and present effectively to executive leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience developing KPIs and reporting systems to track performance improvements.

What should you bring?

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking and prioritization
• Solution-oriented problem solving
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Effective communication across all organizational levels
• Partnership with frontline employees
• Executive-level reporting and presentation
• Project management and ROI-based decision-making
• KPI development, tracking, and reporting

What will your schedule look like?

• Monday through Friday
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Location

• 62 Pine St, East Moriches, NY 11940

Compensation And Benefits

• $120,000 annual salary with bonus eligibility
• Opportunities for growth
• Employee discounts
• Holiday pay
• 401K Match
• Medical, vision dental insurance

Other

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with known allergens such as: milk, eggs, nuts (tree nuts), wheat, soy.

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Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Pine Street

Number of Openings 1

Shift -not applicable-

EOE Statement Tate's Bake Shop is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or other characteristic protected by law.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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