Continuous Improvement Engineer

$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 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.

• Supporting the execution of Griffith’s Production System, following the roadmap and established targets.
• Facilitating Kaizen events and improvement workshops such as SMED, VSM, A3 problem solving, and basic DMAIC projects.
• Supporting the execution of Griffith’s Performance Excellence projects with clearly defined charters, milestones, and benefit tracking.
• Delivering Lean/TPM training, support certification pathways (White/Yellow Belt), and promoting OKAM activities within factory teams.
• Using root‑cause analysis tools (5‑Why, Fishbone, basic FMEA) to support elimination of repeat deviations and safety incidents.
• Working 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:
  Awareness of how throughput, yield, and schedule adherence impact service and inventory.
• Food/CPG Manufacturing Awareness:
  Understanding of 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.
• Current unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Operations‑related discipline.
• Food/CPG manufacturing and BRC/HACCP exposure preferred.
• 5-7 years in manufacturing with hands‑on Lean/CI application.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

This role is affiliated with the ALSIP, IL location. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance and will be required to be on site five days per week. Travel to other locations may be required for meetings.

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.