fairlife, LLC · 21 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Coopersville, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expfairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich dairy products. The Continuous Improvement Engineer plays a critical role in implementing initiatives to improve production performance, reduce waste, and enhance safety and quality processes within the dairy bottling manufacturing facility.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Implement Lean tools and processes across the organization in support of the Operational Excellence framework including Visual Daily Management, 6S, Leader Standard Work, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, etc
Develop and drive key actions on the Op-Ex Lean roadmap for the site, supporting site objectives and CI priorities
Drive cultural change through on-going teaching and coaching across all levels of the organization on the use of lean tools and principles to drive continuous improvement
Lead complex problem-solving efforts across the organization
Coach and support problem solving using a wide range of tools including Just-Do-IT, A3, Kaizen, Pareto, DMAIC, 8D, etc
Lead the deployment and maintenance of key standard work initiatives including Centerlines (CL), Clean-Inspect-Lubricate (CIL), Preventative Maintenance (PM), etc
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities related to waste reduction, efficiency, quality, and safety using tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), time studies, and basic line balancing
Support improvements in key manufacturing performance indicators such as OEE, throughput, yield, and downtime reduction
Support CI projects from problem identification through implementation and sustainment, including action tracking and follow-up
Assist in developing and documenting standard work and best practices to ensure improvements are sustained over time
Collect and analyze operational data to support KPI tracking and performance reviews
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS to support effective implementation of improvement actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or another technical field
2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment with exposure to continuous improvement activities
Extensive experience with Lean tools and principles including: Visual Daily Management, 6S, Leader Standard Work, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, etc
Strong problem-solving experience using a variety of tools to identify root causes and develop corrective and preventative actions
Strong analytical and team-based problem-solving skills. Experience in data analysis for driving improvements
Capable of leading and developing Lean / Continuous Improvement processes
Ability to coach, mentor, and/or train across all levels of the organization
Goal-oriented and self-driven with high levels of personal accountability and discipline for team, company, and personal growth
Experience with various methods of managing and tracking improvement projects with cross-functional teams
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Company
fairlife, LLC
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Doelman
Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Thanner
Chief Operating Officer
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