Continuous Improvement Engineer

Quality Custom Distribution•Burleson, TX

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success. The Sr. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment implementing Continuous Improvement tools; OR in a continuous improvement role.
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
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
Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments
Constantly work near moving machinery
Constantly work in cold (35-40 degrees)
Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection
Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock.
Rubber and cotton gloves.
Knowledge of equipment on the production line you are responsible for
Advanced level of computer skills

Nice To Haves

Food Manufacturing (preferred)
Six Sigma Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Own the centerline management Daily Management System for the line
Develop, strengthen and sustain capability of the team to follow centerline Daily Management Systems with excellence
Assist in leading the Shift Hand-Off, Shift Operational Review, Daily Operational Review, and Weekly Operational Review to understand losses, coach, build capability, etc.
Ensure team daily management addresses centerline/Q-factor outages and quality issues
Engage and add value in Daily Management Systems and Equipment health checks with the line leader and team leaders to coach standards management
Eliminate and prevent barriers for the line around quality related standard execution
Own all quality measures on the scorecard for the line and execute gap analysis / action planning process
Ensure set-up / changeovers are executed per the standards and own ongoing improvement/loss elimination of the procedures
Work with the project resources to ensure all the impacts to quality and centerline management are managed
Engage and work with the teams and incoming material quality system owners to ensure materials issues are addressed and root caused appropriately
Own the food safety program for the line
Own master sanitization for the line
Communication - ensure the teams are receiving the right information for quality, standards, and centerline management
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

Benefits

People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

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