Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose

Successfully execute performance improvements across the York facility. Serve as a data analysis and operations resource to deliver improved plant performance through training, process improvement, and appropriate continuous improvement activities.

Essential Functions

• Support the continuous improvement program and all operational and workplace organization standards
• Utilize appropriate continuous improvement methodologies to optimize asset and employee effectiveness
• Support and/or implement reliability improvement plans for manufacturing assets
• Develop and maintain reporting systems that allow data driven decisions and identify necessary improvement activities
• Provide operational expertise for capital projects to ensure commitments are met
• Support new product commercialization initiatives for operations
• Oversee cost improvement efforts including manufacturing/operations, warehouse, and planning departments
• Support plant leadership in annual operating and capital plan development
• Facilitate training to leadership and associates for key problem-solving/continuous improvement methodology tools
• Assist team in creating and sustaining an environment of continuous improvement and fact-based decision making
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• High school diploma required; college degree in business or science preferred
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or distribution required; experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Experience with training and coaching problem solving and continuous improvement methods
• Complex problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent computer skills including MS office, statistical analysis and project management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of product quality, FDA, OSHA and EPA regulations