Continuous Improvement

## Continuous Improvement Apply:
USA-ND Grand Forks:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 23, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
R29101

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day.
This role supports daily execution of Winland Excellence/MOS routines at the site. The role works closely with operators and supervisors to identify gaps, solve problems at the source, and help teams build confidence in basic CI tools.
** Employee Type:
** Full time
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* Location:

** ND Grand Forks
** Job Type:
** Supply Chain Continuous Improvement
** Job Posting

Title:

** Continuous Improvement
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* Job Description:

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* ** Schedule**:
Primary Work schedule is 1st shift with understanding the facility is a 24/7 operation
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* Work Location:

** 1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND
** Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $61,000 to $82,500

Annually with additional bonus potential ( if position is bonus eligible)
** Benefits:
** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.
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* Roles and Responsibilities:

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* • Support daily execution of MOS, standard work and visual management routines.

• Partner with operators and supervisors to solve problems at the source—not just document them.

• Assist with improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost.

• Help teams use practical CI tools such as 5 Whys, PDCA, kaizen, 5S and visual management.

• Track key metrics, highlight performance gaps and escalate barriers that slow execution.

• Support CIL, centerline, defect handling and standard work adherence at line level.

• Spend the majority of time on the floor supporting execution, coaching and follow-through.

• Support teams in using PDCA, kaizen and focused improvement events to deliver site productivity and cost savings goals.

** What Success Looks Like:*
* • Teams visibly use standard work and problem-solving tools.

• Issues are identified, assigned and addressed in real time.

• Operators and supervisors grow more confident in improving their work.

• Daily MOS actions are current, visible and tied to plant priorities.

• Assigned CSI work has clear owners, due dates and status updates.  
* The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.
* ** Qualifications &

Experience:

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* • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 2+ years in manufacturing, operations, engineering, CI or a similar environment.

• Working knowledge of basic problem solving, visual management, 5S, standard work and data tracking preferred.

** Travel Requirements:
** Occasional travel to business meetings and/or company locations may be required
** Physical Demands:
*** Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
* Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
* Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.
* Employee must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership.
* Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed.
* Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne…