Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the role

The Continuous Improvement Engineer supports the deployment, execution, and sustainment of the Griffith Production System, focusing on hands-on execution, problem-solving, and coaching on the shop floor level to achieve measurable quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the execution of Griffith’s Production System, following the roadmap and established targets.
• Facilitating Kaizen events and improvement workshops such as SMED, VSM, A3 problem solving, and basic DMAIC projects.
• Supporting the execution of Griffith’s Performance Excellence projects with clearly defined charters, milestones, and benefit tracking.
• Delivering Lean/TPM training, support certification pathways (White/Yellow Belt), and promoting OKAM activities within factory teams.
• Using root cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, basic FMEA) to support elimination of repeat deviations and safety incidents.
• Working collaboratively with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and HR to coordinate improvement activities, events, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3 years in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement roles.
• Working knowledge of Lean/CI tools (5S, A3, SMED, VSM basics).
• Experience supporting manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Confidence in facilitating small groups and shop floor activities.
• Willingness to work onsite in Alsip, IL 5 days per week.

Qualifications

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Data & Analytics: KPI tracking, Pareto charts, trend analysis, Excel-based analysis; familiarity with OEE systems.
• Manufacturing Fundamentals: Production processes, quality systems (HACCP/GMPs), maintenance workflows, basic cost drivers.
• Continuous Improvement Methods: PDCA, standard confirmation, Gemba observation techniques.
• Supply Chain Fundamentals: Awareness of how throughput, yield, and schedule adherence impact service and inventory.
• Food/CPG Manufacturing Awareness: Understanding of plant operations, sanitation, changeovers, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.