Lean Manufacturing CI Specialist | Safety & Quality

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a results-driven professional to lead continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency across our manufacturing operations.

You will partner with plant leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement process changes, track performance, and train staff in CI methods.

Requirements include 2–5 years in process improvement and an undergraduate degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years in process improvement/manufacturing operations.
• Project management or leadership experience preferred.
• Proficient with data analysis and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize improvement projects to boost safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Analyze information, develop, and implement process solutions to enhance plant operations and maintenance.
• Support investigation and countermeasure implementation for quality or safety concerns.
• Track production performance and prepare reports for opportunity identification.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, mathematics, or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

The Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a results-driven professional to lead continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency across our manufacturing operations.

You will partner with plant leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement process changes, track performance, and train staff in CI methods.

Requirements include 2–5 years in process improvement and an undergraduate degree in a related field.