Hearthside Food Solutions
Sr. CI Specialist
Hearthside Food Solutions, Wilmington, Ohio, United States, 45177
Wilmington, 3350 Progress Way, Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America
Req #4517Friday, October 4, 2024JOB SUMMARYSr. CI Specialist is responsible for driving sustainable continuous improvements in the facility by delivering breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale. The Sr. CI Specialist works closely with Plant Leadership and hourly employees to achieve results. This position requires strong technical Lean Manufacturing and hands-on leadership skills.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLeads and facilitates Point and full week Kaizen events to drive sustainable improvements.Works closely with Plant Leadership to:Develop and execute improvement action plans.Build an employee engaged work environment.Develop tracking tools and measures to support CI initiatives.Develop business case justification for projects and initiatives.Leverage resources and share best practices across all facilities.Provide and teach CI tools to CI and Non-CI employees.Establish and drive productivity pipeline roadmaps across departments and facility.Track and analyze the CI initiatives.Responsible for managing multiple projects at the same time.Ensure the facility implements and maintains Continuous Improvement initiatives within the facility.KEY COMPETENCIESSkilled in:Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong self-confidence.Strong will to drive change.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with autonomy.Accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.Ability to:Effectively present information to employees, top management, public groups and/or board of directors.Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.Add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Write routine reports and correspondence.Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.Work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.Handle multiple priorities and tasks.Exhibit excellent keyboarding, record keeping and follow-up skills.Work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.Drive change and sustain improvements.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.Two (2) or more years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.Two (2) or more years of CI project leadership and Kaizen event experience is required.Strong communication, MS Excel and computer skill set.Demonstrated experience of teaching and training of CI.Collaborative and engaging with all audience levels.TPM/Kaizen/Agile or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification a plus.#LI-MA1Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day! We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Req #4517Friday, October 4, 2024JOB SUMMARYSr. CI Specialist is responsible for driving sustainable continuous improvements in the facility by delivering breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale. The Sr. CI Specialist works closely with Plant Leadership and hourly employees to achieve results. This position requires strong technical Lean Manufacturing and hands-on leadership skills.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLeads and facilitates Point and full week Kaizen events to drive sustainable improvements.Works closely with Plant Leadership to:Develop and execute improvement action plans.Build an employee engaged work environment.Develop tracking tools and measures to support CI initiatives.Develop business case justification for projects and initiatives.Leverage resources and share best practices across all facilities.Provide and teach CI tools to CI and Non-CI employees.Establish and drive productivity pipeline roadmaps across departments and facility.Track and analyze the CI initiatives.Responsible for managing multiple projects at the same time.Ensure the facility implements and maintains Continuous Improvement initiatives within the facility.KEY COMPETENCIESSkilled in:Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong self-confidence.Strong will to drive change.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with autonomy.Accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.Ability to:Effectively present information to employees, top management, public groups and/or board of directors.Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.Add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Write routine reports and correspondence.Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.Work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.Handle multiple priorities and tasks.Exhibit excellent keyboarding, record keeping and follow-up skills.Work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.Drive change and sustain improvements.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.Two (2) or more years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.Two (2) or more years of CI project leadership and Kaizen event experience is required.Strong communication, MS Excel and computer skill set.Demonstrated experience of teaching and training of CI.Collaborative and engaging with all audience levels.TPM/Kaizen/Agile or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification a plus.#LI-MA1Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day! We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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