Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead centerline management across multiple areas by driving daily execution, coaching teams on standard work, and sustaining disciplined Daily Management System performance
• Audit health checks and GPS audits, including CL, CIL, DH, and IE
• Create and implement the Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) program
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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)

Qualifications

• High level of reading comprehension
• Ability to write detailed correspondence and documentation
• Ability to use effective problem solving skills
• Ability to utilize complex mathematical formulas and ability to relate scientific theory to real world work processes

Skills

• 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
• Knowledge of equipment on the production line you are responsible for
• Advanced level of computer skills

Benefits

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.