Continuous Improvement Engineer

Schwan's Company • Salina, KS

4h • $75,000 - $125,000

About The Position

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter.
From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over
dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team
members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our
portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from
brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®,
Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just
about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to
quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Project.
• Understanding of general industrial process and control systems.
• Working knowledge of basic statistical tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and successfully leverage internal and external resources.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments, able to prioritize and meet budgets, deadlines and achieve objectives.
• Ability to lead cross-functional improvement teams.
• Effective communication, facilitation and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads or participates in improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and non-value-add work utilizing standard practices such as Lean, Six Sigma, and problem solving.
• Support the development and validation of new capacity and processes.
• Works closely with GSC personnel to develop or enhance new processes across the GSC workstreams.
• Provides coaching and continuous improvement training to GSC personnel.
• Facilitates improvement teams or improvement event.
• Analyzes processes and procedures to identify and develop strategies to improve safety, quality, increase capacity and improve productivity.
• Utilizes change management strategies for implementation.
• Performs analytics and updates reporting to support organizational initiatives through advanced knowledge of organizational data and processes.
• Demonstrates project management capability by defining project requirements and milestones, tracking progress, resolving problems, communicating progress, and recommending actions.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $125,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance.
• Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level