Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Lead

Ferrero SpA; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive CI initiatives across production, warehouse, processing, and packaging. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations to deliver TPM-based improvements that meet safety, quality, and cost goals.

The role requires strong project management, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, with exposure to SAP and advanced Excel. In-person support across shifts and cross-functional teams will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in industrial engineering, engineering, or finance.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred but not required.
• Ability to work periodic on any shift per project requirements.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead CI initiatives with updates to the factory leadership team and project stakeholders highlighting status and risks.
• Apply RCA, DMAIC, Loss Tree Analysis, IPA to drive sustainable operational improvements.
• Collect and analyze data and operating conditions; implement changes with sponsor, process owner, and operator.
• Carry out follow-up programs to maintain savings and provide additional training.
• Participate in annual budget process to assess run-rate efficiencies, nominal speeds, and scrap values.
• Collaborate with product development, marketing, supply chain, finance, and operations to bring new products to market and meet objectives.
• Ensure factory safety, operational and quality standards are adhered to.
• Facilitate improvements in hourly workforce proficiency, training, and development programs.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner.
• Measure and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Skills

Project management

Hi-speed packaging

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Excel

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ferrara is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive CI initiatives across production, warehouse, processing, and packaging. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations to deliver TPM-based improvements that meet safety, quality, and cost goals.

The role requires strong project management, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, with exposure to SAP and advanced Excel. In-person support across shifts and cross-functional teams will be essential.