Lean & Continuous Improvement Lead — 2nd Shift

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. in Topeka, KS is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist (2nd Shift) to lead lean initiatives in a refrigerated food plant. You will drive Kaizen events, mentor teams, and implement CI tools to improve quality, waste reduction, and process capability.

The role requires 2–5 years in manufacturing with CI experience, strong data analysis, and ability to influence across all levels. This is an on-site, full-time position with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years manufacturing experience is required; food industry experience is preferred.
• Associates Degree preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficient with computers and possess the ability to use standard computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and email with mastery.
• Proficient in looking at reports and taking appropriate actions based on information received.
• Proficient at writing reports to comply with requirements and to communicate to leaders.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Manufacturing or related experience, Continuous Improvement experience, a solid understanding of product quality and waste reduction and experience in understanding product integrity required.
• Ability to influence floor and staff associates in all activities desired.
• Must be analytical and able to organize data and communicate to all levels of organization in all areas of expertise.
• Must demonstrate the ability to focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Provide the leadership and initiative to ensure the successful implementation of lean concepts.
• Proactively manage change in a way to help ensure continuous improvement success.
• Learn and develop the key skills required to implement Lean Sigma and other continuous improvement disciplines.
• Help create ownership and shared results from process improvements.
• Lead, manage, coordinate and drive activities such as Kaizen events and training in CI processes.
• Be a teacher and facilitator of CI; monitor and communicate skill improvements.
• Develop and utilize tools to maximize lean effectiveness and sustain them over time.
• Develop expert skills as a Lean/CI leader and mentor others in the plant.
• Ensure processes/share best practices across the plant and organization.
• Provide a professional work environment with internal and external customers; build collaborative relations across the supply chain.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Report analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Influence others

Attention to results

Word/Excel proficiency

Writing reports

Education

Associates Degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. in Topeka, KS is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist (2nd Shift) to lead lean initiatives in a refrigerated food plant. You will drive Kaizen events, mentor teams, and implement CI tools to improve quality, waste reduction, and process capability.

The role requires 2–5 years in manufacturing with CI experience, strong data analysis, and ability to influence across all levels. This is an on-site, full-time position with a competitive benefits package.