Continuous Improvement Engineer
Job in
Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, 60803, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Griffith Foods Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Location: Onsite, Alsip, IL
Comp 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.
Responsibilities- Support 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 execution of Performance Excellence projects with 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 eliminate repeat deviations and safety incidents.
- Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and HR to coordinate improvement activities, events, and training.
- Data & Analytics: KPI tracking, Pareto charts, trend analysis, Excel‑based analysis, familiarity with OEE systems.
- Manufacturing Fundamentals:
Production processes, quality systems (HACCP/GMPs), maintenance workflows, basic cost drivers. - Continuous Improvement Methods: PDCA, standard confirmation, Gemba observation techniques.
- Supply Chain Fundamentals:
Understanding how throughput, yield, and schedule adherence impact service and inventory. - Food/CPG Manufacturing Awareness: plant operations, sanitation, changeovers, and regulatory requirements.
- 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.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.
- 5–7 years in manufacturing with hands‑on Lean/CI application.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Food/CPG manufacturing and BRC/HACCP exposure preferred.
- 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, Holidays & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care & Legal Assistance
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