Continuous Improvement Engineer

Description

ABOUT THE JOB 

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for using expertise and experience to lead daily management systems and loss elimination processes that enable stable, reliable production of high-quality products. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO  

• Lead centerline management across multiple areas by driving daily execution, coaching teams on standard work, and sustaining disciplined Daily Management System performance 
• Assist in leading the Shift Hand-Off, Shift Operational Review, Daily Operational Review, and Weekly Operational Review to understand losses, coach, build capability, etc. 
• Ensure team daily management addresses centerline/Q-factor outages and quality issues 
• Engage and add value in Daily Management Systems and Equipment health checks with the line leader and team leaders to coach standards management 
• Ensure set-up / changeovers are executed per the standards and own ongoing improvement/loss elimination of the procedures 
• Audit health checks and GPS audits, including CL, CIL, DH, and IE 
• Create and implement the Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) program 
• Provide RCA coaching, tracking, and verification of implemented actions 
• Support the Gemba Walk program 
• Create and maintain KPI reports, including SOR, DOR, WOR, weekly performance losses, and master plan reporting 
• Support GPS implementation and auditing 
• Support LMS and onboarding training 
• Support the HPWS (Pay for Skills) program and assist with implementation 
• Support the Suggestion Boards program 
• Serve as Project Manager for Cost Saving Initiative (CSI) and productivity projects 
• Create, implement, and sustain the Waste Elimination program 
• Develop people through Lean Six Sigma coaching and training, including creating, implementing, and sustaining White Belt, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt certification programs 

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY 

• Tour Leadership (Coaching team on standards execution)
• Coach the teams on keeping the line at base condition
• Department level system ownership (could also own a site level system)
• Be a coach for the teams on the use of GPS (IWS) tools to solve problems (Why Why, Basic Problem Solving, etc.)
• Escalate issues that need further attention properly
• Demonstrate the GSF Creed and Values

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 

Education/Certification: 

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical preferred. 

Experience: 

• 2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment implementing Continuous Improvement tools; OR in a continuous improvement role. 
• Food Manufacturing (preferred) 
• Six Sigma Certification (preferred) 

Language Skills: 

• High level of reading comprehension
• Ability to write detailed correspondence and documentation
• Ability to use effective problem solving skills

Mathematical Skills: 

• Ability to utilize complex mathematical formulas and ability to relate scientific theory to real world work processes

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing
• Stand/walk 8 or more hours per day
• Constantly twist/turn and talk/hear
• Frequently squat, bend, reach, handle/finger, grip/grasp and use fine motor tasks
• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs from floor to shoulder level and carry 30 feet
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: 

• Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments
• Constantly work near moving machinery
• Constantly work in cold (35-40 degrees)
• Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection

Machines/Tools/Equipment/Software: 

• Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock.
• Rubber and cotton gloves.
• Knowledge of equipment on the production line you are responsible for
• Advanced level of computer skills

• ​People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.