Continuous Improvement Leader

About Twin City Foods, Inc

Twin City Foods Inc. began as a small frozen vegetable processing company in Stanwood, WA in 1943. Twin City Foods has grown to become one of the nation's largest independent processors of frozen vegetables. For over 75 years, Twin City Foods has been committed to growing, harvesting, processing, freezing, packaging, and distributing the highest quality quick frozen vegetable (IQF) products. By consistently exceeding expectations, we've become a leader in serving the needs of customers both domestically and abroad. At every level, we deliver quality and value that is unmatched.

What We're Looking For:

We are currently hiring a full-time Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader that can drive continuous improvement and build Twin City Foods's (TCF) CI capability from the ground up. The candidate selected will identify, plan, and implement CI projects to improve TCF process Safety, Quality and Productivity.

The CI leader will be responsible for training, coaching and mentoring team members through kaizen events, structured problem solving, shop floor improvements, and CI training. Essential to have great communication and writing skills, and the ability to review and amend management procedures. Additionally, the ability to communicate effectively with executive management teams, project teams and cross functional departmental teams.

What You Need to Be Successful

• A Four-year degree in business, engineering or related field or 5-7 years' experience in manufacturing/production.
• Valid WA State driver's license.
• 5+ years operations experience – Food processing preferred.
• 3-5 years continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Working Knowledge with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent communicator at all levels from shop floor team members, to facility leadership.
• Ability to analyze information and data (and teach others to do so) to facilitate problem solving and corrective action.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and statistics in operational and business situations.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership- Inspires and motivates others to perform well; inspires respect and trust.
• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management- Coordinates projects; manages project team activities.
• Communications- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; writes clearly and informatively; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit; builds morale and group commitment to objectives.
• Change Management- Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; ability to perform under pressure of production environment and changing priorities.
• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Works with facility leaders and teams to identify process improvement opportunities and creates CI roadmap.

Implements process improvements and helps facilitate improvement initiatives.

Develops standard operating procedures in conjunction with process experts.

Manage project improvement initiatives.

Train workforce on tools and methodologies related to Continuous Improvement.

Coaches and mentors' teams through problem solving activity and implementation of corrective actions.

Uses knowledge of food processing practices, procedures, and equipment to standardize methods and drive continuous improvement activities.

Benchmarks companies, attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions/courses to become and remain current with continuous improvement practices and current trends in the industry.

The following essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which allows effective communications with others.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to perform all elements of position.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work outside and inside; work around machines and equipment with moving parts; work around moving objects and vehicles; work on ladders and/or scaffolding; slippery or uneven walking surfaces and climbing/crouching in tight spaces.
• Sufficient range or arm movements necessary to operate a personal computer and related equipment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and strength which permits the employee to lift 60 pounds.

*Selected employee will be required to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and E-Verify*

Benefits of a Continuous improvement Leader

• Competitive Wages, Range $90,000-$120,000 per year
• Exempt Position
• Excellent Benefit Package
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending