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Continuous Improvement Lead

Michael Foods · Lenox, IA · Yesterday
On-siteManagementFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Promote and follow safe work practices related to both food safety and employee safety.
  • Lead line loss analysis by using data such as OEE, downtime, and yield to identify chronic losses and drive measurable improvements.
  • Participate in and coach teams through MOS meetings while providing performance updates and supporting follow-up actions.
  • Maintain data accuracy and integrity in systems such as Redzone, BW, and Tableau.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for MOS, Centerline, CIL, 5S, RCA, and Daily Management System processes.
  • Perform DMS health checks, identify gaps, and help drive corrective actions to closure.
  • Lead and support root cause problem-solving activities using tools such as 5 Why, RCA, and Pareto analysis.
  • Coach, train, and audit operators on CI tools and DMS execution to support consistent plant performance.
  • Collect, review, and document detailed process data to help prioritize improvement opportunities.
  • Manage the Redzone Production platform and related iPad equipment.
  • Lead cross-functional teams during floor-level root cause analysis events.
  • Document process flows and gather appropriate floor-level data to support improvement efforts.
  • Work independently, manage priorities, and complete assigned objectives with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work well with all departments and contribute as a team player.
  • Ability to provide direction and support to area owners on Continuous Improvement tools.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Experience using programs and systems such as Excel, SAP, BW, and Tableau.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and shifts as needed.
  • Willingness to attend off-site training as required.
  • Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision.

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