Process Improvement Engineer - CCOS2 - Plant Management

Griffith Foods; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to enhance productivity and quality through Lean methodologies. The role involves coaching teams, implementing improvement initiatives, and engaging in digital transformation projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Lean Six Sigma certification, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers opportunities to foster a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement or Lean production management preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Co-pilot the Griffith Production System (GPS) program implementation.
• Lead and implement improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Engage and coach plant management in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Lean Principles

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Process Improvement Engineer - CCOS2 - Plant Management

Oswego, IL 60543 - Custom Culinary Manufacturing Facility, Oswego, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM

CUSTOM CULINARY

For more than half a century, we’ve focused on a single mission at Custom Culinary: to create the finest-quality, most authentic bases, sauces, and gravies for our foodservice and food processing customers. Developed by our culinary specialists to deliver made-from-scratch taste and inspired results in just minutes, our products bring exceptional aroma, flavor, and consistency to all your signature dishes. True Taste begins with Custom Culinary. CUSTOM CULINARY

Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Reports to: Process Improvement Manager

Purpose: Identify and implement manufacturing opportunities including productivity, capacity, and cost improvements through lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co-pilot the Griffith Production System (GPS) program implementation with Plant Management Team and ensure the health and progress of the program through workshop facilitation, coaching, and assessments.
• Identify site losses and understand their linkage to costs; set up a manufacturing database for productivity, efficiency, capacity, quality, and safety metrics. Work with the site team to eliminate losses via GPS/Lean activities.
• Lead and implement improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to enhance productivity, capacity, and quality.
• Define and develop critical capabilities for the site with a 6-18 month outlook, coaching the team in daily problem-solving, autonomous maintenance, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Engage and coach plant management, pillar teams, and frontline associates in continuous improvement activities to foster a culture of lean and GPS involvement.
• Facilitate plant GPE management to achieve business targets, identify opportunities, and manage progress and reporting.
• Lead or co-pilot digital transformation projects, providing coaching and training for frontline engagement.
• Participate early in project design phases to embed lean design thinking for future expansion and capital projects.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
• Preferred: food industry experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification is required.
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement or Lean production management preferred.
• Experience with Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, JIT, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, 5S, waste elimination, Visual Management, TPM, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma, problem solving, and RCA.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse groups across all levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• No relocation assistance or work visa support provided.