Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods, a long-standing contract manufacturer headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a seasoned Continuous Improvement professional to lead enterprise-wide Lean and Six Sigma projects. You will partner with multiple business units to optimize processes, coach teams, and deliver measurable cost and efficiency gains.

Founded in 1923, Roskam Foods spans 2M+ sq ft across 8 U.S. and Canada facilities, offering medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, life and disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement or process engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma and CI tools.
• Partner with business units to identify process optimization opportunities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement actionable solutions.
• Train and coach staff on CI methodologies and tools.
• Monitor project outcomes including cost savings and productivity gains.
• Support standard work, visual management, and performance metrics.
• Promote continuous improvement culture with effective communication.
• Collaborate with leadership to align CI initiatives with KPIs.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Project Management

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

MS Excel

Visio / Drawing tools

Job description

Roskam Foods, a long-standing contract manufacturer headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a seasoned Continuous Improvement professional to lead enterprise-wide Lean and Six Sigma projects. You will partner with multiple business units to optimize processes, coach teams, and deliver measurable cost and efficiency gains.

Founded in 1923, Roskam Foods spans 2M+ sq ft across 8 U.S. and Canada facilities, offering medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, life and disability