Continuous Improvement

Winland Foods • Grand Forks, ND

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement role supports daily execution of Winland Excellence/MOS routines at the Grand Forks site. Working closely with operators and supervisors, the role identifies gaps, solves problems at their source, and helps teams build confidence using basic continuous improvement tools. The position primarily works on the production floor, supporting execution, coaching, and follow-through in a facility that operates 24/7. The primary work schedule is first shift.

The role supports improvement work across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. It tracks key metrics, highlights performance gaps, escalates barriers, and helps ensure daily MOS actions and assigned continuous improvement work have clear owners, due dates, and status updates. Occasional travel to business meetings and/or company locations may be required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, continuous improvement, or a similar environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Ability to perform tasks involving frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
• Corrected vision sufficient for the role, including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas; normal hearing and vision, with correction if needed.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting techniques.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment and promptly report food safety or quality issues.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic problem solving, visual management, 5S, standard work, and data tracking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily execution of MOS, standard work, and visual management routines.
• Partner with operators and supervisors to solve problems at the source.
• Assist with improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Help teams use practical continuous improvement tools, including 5 Whys, PDCA, kaizen, 5S, and visual management.
• Track key metrics, highlight performance gaps, and escalate barriers that slow execution.
• Support CIL, centerline, defect handling, and standard work adherence at line level.
• Spend the majority of time on the floor supporting execution, coaching, and follow-through.
• Support teams in using PDCA, kaizen, and focused improvement events to deliver site productivity and cost savings goals.
• Help ensure issues are identified, assigned, and addressed in real time, and that daily MOS actions are current, visible, and tied to plant priorities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report food safety or quality issues immediately to management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Accident insurance
• Identity and fraud protection plan
• Legal coverage
• Critical illness insurance
• Additional bonus potential, if the position is bonus eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed