Continuous Improvement Engineer

Flagstone Foods • Robersonville, NC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Engineer I is responsible for assisting the implementation of the FFOS. The position will be a resource to the Plant Leadership and Performance System implementation teams facilitating meetings, kaizen events, metrics and assisting in the root cause problem solving processes within the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Engineering, Food Science or other related field or related experience in Continuous Improvement.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience or education in Statistical Process control, root-cause analysis and/or other analytical methods.
• Strong and effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to maintain and handle multiple functions/ tasks
• Demonstrated ability to diplomatically communicate needs and recommendations.
• Communication skills that ensure personal credibility and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated proactive style that ensures the completion of projects despite obstacles.
• Actively seek to utilize a “Collaborative Team Approach” in all situations.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Be the plant level change agent responsible for leading and managing continuous improvement processes.
• Work along with the Plant Leadership Team to monitor plant targets and Key Performance Indicators.
• Establish action plans and follow-up meetings, as needed, to advance process improvements to achieve targets.
• Instill “hands-on,” systematic approach to problem solving (“Gemba”).
• Continually challenge individuals and teams to improve through systematic application of continuous improvement methodologies and leading by example.
• Manage the plant level Key Performance Indicator charting and posting process including daily, weekly, and monthly KPI’s.
• Simplify the data line performance collection process, automate if possible.
• Leverage Statistics and other data analysis methods to provide data to plant teams and operational leadership to facilitate the improvement of operations within the facility.
• Be a member of improvement teams to help with data analysis, problem solving and presentation of solutions to various levels of the organization.
• Facilitate Kaizen Events to drive improvements in performance.
• Be the owner of the Simple Root Cause problem solving tool and train people in its use.
• Implement a cost savings tracking process based on corporate process.
• Other job-related duties as needed.

Benefits

• You’ll have access to medical, dental, and HSA options, a 401(k) plan with company match, and company-paid life and disability coverage.
• Benefits begin on the first of the month after 60 days of employment, giving you peace of mind while you focus on the work you take pride in.

What This Job Offers

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