Process Improvement Engineer

Amy's Kitchen • Medford, OR

93d

About The Position

The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving continuous and sustainable improvement projects in the manufacturing plant. They demonstrate proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and leverage them to lead high-impact projects that improve Safety, remove disengaging tasks to improve Employee Engagement, improve Delivery, reduce Cost, and unlock plant Capacity. The Process Improvement Engineer will work closely with the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager, plant leadership, and the Plant Controller to identify these projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in technical field from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three years related manufacturing experience and/or training.
• Formal training/certification in Lean and Six Sigma with at least 3 years of related experience preferred.
• Excellent teaching/coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead through influence and collaboration, not authority.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Trained in Lean and Six Sigma.
• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Detailed knowledge of Six Sigma concepts and tools.
• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience leading MOS implementations would be a distinct advantage.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.
• Certification in Lean and Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plantwide projects that will create high impact.
• Projects will focus on improvement in Safety, Employee Engagement, Delivery, Cost, and/or Capacity.
• Partner with CI Manager, plant leadership, and the Plant Controller to identify and be assigned projects.
• Provide updates regularly to CI Manager.
• Escalate project barriers to CI Manager as necessary.
• Consistently deliver target savings on projects.
• Demonstrate a year-over-year continuous savings mindset.
• Attend regular reviews with plant and company leadership to measure savings generated and align on forecasted savings on future projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in continuous improvement tools/methodologies in leading projects.
• Teach and mentor other team members on the tools/methodologies.
• Participate in the daily accountability process through the Management Operating System.
• Become a leadership example through Gemba walks and front-line engagement.
• Collaborate and partner with other team members and plant leaders to share best practices, maintain standards and assist corporate initiatives.
• Uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy, including following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree