Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Full Time Hart, MI, US

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will work with the C.I. team (Continuous Improvement) and all operational excellence activities at the plant level. The C.I. Specialist is responsible for identifying and improving the outcomes of manufacturing and operational processes, improve efficiency, reduce cost, and increase yield with an eye on superior customer satisfaction.

• Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics or help troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Identify loss points, yield loss, develop appropriate continuous improvements strategies, perform time studies, cycle counts, or other.
• Work with cross-departmental teams and individuals to implement continuous improvement strategies or address manufacturing issues. Support of all facilities in achieving their business plan goals.
• Create, implement, and sustain 6S standards company wide.
• Work with production team to create standard work instructions.
• Participate in C.I. activities such as Kaizen; line commissioning; R&D project support and tracking- both in Shelby and other Peterson Farms Family of Companies as needed.
• Participate in the Cost Containment Team, with an emphasis on increased ROI.
• Be able to work within variable temperatures including extremely hot and cold, as well as occasionally working on off shifts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience

• Good analytical mind and common sense.
• Lean Manufacturing Tools welcomed but will train the right candidate.
• Ability to work with plant management, maintenance, sanitation, operators, and many different cross-functional teams to develop appropriate continuous improvement strategies.
• Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills and communication.
• Must possess solid computer skills, including ability to learn Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Perform
  
  OEE, and Red Zone quickly.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient using PC, via keyboard/mouse, and various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and Kronos).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity and privacy of confidential information.
• Ability to work well under pressure and quickly assess and respond appropriately to questions.
• Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
• Ability to work as contributing member within the team.

• None

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job

Competencies:

• Team Orientation – Shows skill and ease at working in groups; works with others to achieve better results and forges close working relationships and alliances to get things done; is quick to cooperate versus expect others to bend to his/her wishes; supports joint ownership and shared recognition for results; recognizes advantages of group participation in planning and problem solving.
• Develops Technical Competence – Seeks to stay abreast of new developments in core competencies and learn enough about related fields to apply knowledge effectively in business; enjoys learning and is intellectually curious; has strong desire to continuously improve knowledge, skills, and abilities; sees learning and knowledge as keys to building skills and abilities essential to job and career success.
• Attention to Detail – Committed to exactness and precision in task completion; identifies, pays attention to, and works to understand details; thorough and consistent in following up at detail level; seeks to become expert in disciplines related to adopted career path to ensure quality and precision in work; takes pride in knowledge base and level of expertise.
• Takes Personal Responsibility in Individual Contributor Role – Demonstrates attitude and commitment to take personal responsibility for results, even when in team environment with no authority over others;…