Enterprise Process Improvement Engineer

Office•Petaluma, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amy’s Kitchen is a family-owned, independent organic and vegetarian food company committed to making it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. As a Certified B Corporation®, they focus on crafting authentic dishes with high-quality organic ingredients. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision), Flexible Spending Accounts, mental health support, a 401(k) with employer match, financial wellness support, referral rewards, a scholarship program, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid time off, paid US holidays, and discounts on Amy's products and gym memberships.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS) in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three years of related manufacturing experience and/or training.
Excellent teaching/coaching skills.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Ability to lead through influence and collaboration.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques (e.g., value stream mapping, one piece flow, problem solving).
Detailed knowledge of Six Sigma concepts and tools.
Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies for root cause analysis and corrective action.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret graphic formats.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of problems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading MOS implementations would be a distinct advantage.
Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.
Certification in Lean and Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead plantwide projects focused on improving Safety, Employee Engagement, Delivery, Cost, and/or Capacity.
Partner with the CI Manager, plant leadership, and Plant Controller to identify and be assigned projects.
Provide regular updates to the Director of CI and escalate project barriers as necessary.
Consistently deliver target savings on projects and demonstrate a year-over-year continuous savings mindset.
Attend regular reviews with plant and company leadership to measure savings and align on forecasted savings.
Demonstrate proficiency in continuous improvement tools/methodologies and teach/mentor other team members.
Participate in the Management Operating System accountability process.
Serve as a leadership example through Gemba walks and front-line engagement.
Collaborate with team members and plant leaders to share best practices, maintain standards, and assist corporate initiatives.
Build and maintain cross-plant information sharing of “gold standard” processes by identifying, documenting, and facilitating knowledge transfer and adoption.
Support multi-plant cost savings initiatives, translating enterprise priorities into executable plant-level projects.
Engage plant teams to assess performance, apply cost savings levers, and maintain a prioritized pipeline of new initiatives.
Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance, Sanitation, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other departments to identify opportunities, secure actions, validate benefits, and confirm sustained improvements.
Operate effectively in an environment of ambiguity and changing priorities, flexing support based on plant and business needs.
Recognize, apply, and adhere to industry Good Manufacturing Practices.