Lean Six Sigma CI Leader for Manufacturing

Roskam Baking Company, LLC; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods is seeking a Continuous Improvement Partner to lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across multiple plants. You will drive process optimization, coach teams, and deliver measurable cost savings and productivity gains.

The role requires 5+ years in CI, a Lean/Six Sigma certification, and strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with leadership and front-line teams. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a focus on engineering, business, or operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process engineering.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication abilities.
• Experience with CI tools such as value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, DMAIC, and PDCA.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools.
• Partner with business units to identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop actionable solutions to address performance gaps.
• Train and coach employees at all levels on CI methodologies and tools.
• Monitor and report on project outcomes, including cost savings, productivity gains, and quality improvements.
• Support the development and deployment of standard work, visual management, and performance metrics.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through engagement, communication, and recognition.
• Collaborate with leadership to align CI initiatives with strategic goals and KPIs.
• Maintain documentation and ensure sustainability of implemented improvements.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or related field

Tools

Value stream mapping

Kaizen

5S

DMAIC

PDCA

Job description

Roskam Foods is seeking a Continuous Improvement Partner to lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across multiple plants. You will drive process optimization, coach teams, and deliver measurable cost savings and productivity gains.

The role requires 5+ years in CI, a Lean/Six Sigma certification, and strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with leadership and front-line teams. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a focus on engineering, business, or operations.