Continuous Improvement Engineer

TITLE: Continuous Improvement Engineer
LOCATION: Onsite in Alsip, IL
COMPENSATION RANGE: $84,000 - $107,000

Griffith Foods is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support the deployment, execution, and sustainment of the Griffith Production System, providing hands‑on execution, problem solving, and coaching on the shop floor level to deliver measurable quality improvements. This is your opportunity to put your expertise in leading and optimizing manufacturing processes with a company making a positive worldwide impact in the food industry.

• Support the execution of Griffith’s Production System, following the roadmap and established targets.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops such as SMED, VSM, A3 problem solving, and basic DMAIC projects.
• Support the execution of Griffith’s Performance Excellence projects with clearly defined charters, milestones, and benefit tracking.
• Deliver Lean/TPM training, support certification pathways (White/Yellow Belt) and promote OKAM activities within factory teams.
• Use root cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, basic FMEA) to support elimination of repeat deviations and safety incidents.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and HR to coordinate improvement activities, events, and training.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement roles.
• Working knowledge of Lean/CI tools (5S, A3, SMED, VSM basics).
• Experience supporting manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Confidence in facilitating small groups and shop floor activities.
• Willingness to work onsite in Alsip, IL 5 days per week.
• Current unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (work visa sponsorship not available).

• Additional 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing with hands‑on Lean/CI application.
• Industry experience in Food/CPG manufacturing and BRC/HACCP exposure.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Advanced academic background or additional certifications.

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning.
• Parental Leave, , Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance.
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP.
• PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity.
• Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to work onsite in Alsip, IL 5 days per week. Travel may be required to other locations periodically.