Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Leader (Lean/TPM)

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 89,026 - 163,399; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company‑paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is seeking a results-driven CI/Process Improvement professional to enhance manufacturing sites by implementing Lean/TPM practices, developing standard work, and advancing process standards.

You will drive GPS playbooks, document critical processes, and lead Kaizen events to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Responsibilities include leading automation projects, collaborating with R&D on product changes, and ensuring training materials reflect current SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a technical or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in food manufacturing or high-speed manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain updated process flow of the plants’ operational critical processes.
• Support the roll out of the Guenther Productivity System (GPS) and lead execution of GPS playbooks for the pillars.
• Work with supervisors, managers, and operators to document work processes for machine operators, maintenance, safety, and quality.
• Develop and maintain standard work to ensure consistency across shifts, including training and process documents.
• Design and develop future production capacities with R&D on product changes and SOP updates.
• Lead MUV and Kaizen events to reduce waste, improve line efficiency and site sustainability.
• Lead Operational Excellence Improvement teams through digital technology; act as plant champion for CI events.
• Champion site productivity roadmap projects to reduce COGS and drive growth.
• Lead automation projects to reduce cost to serve; manage startup for new equipment/lines.
• Maintain flexibility for non-standard hours including evenings, weekends, holidays.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Communication

Project management

Self-motivation

Hands-on work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or Food Science

Tools

SAP/ERP

Redzone

Microsoft Office

Job description

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is seeking a results-driven CI/Process Improvement professional to enhance manufacturing sites by implementing Lean/TPM practices, developing standard work, and advancing process standards.

You will drive GPS playbooks, document critical processes, and lead Kaizen events to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Responsibilities include leading automation projects, collaborating with R&D on product changes, and ensuring training materials reflect current SOPs.