Hearthside Food Solutions

SR CI Specialist

Hearthside Food Solutions$66K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; some college courses preferred.
  • 3-5 years experience in a Continuous Improvement (CI) role within manufacturing.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Proficiency in problem-solving with a focus on driving change.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in CI initiatives alongside the CI Manager and Plant Leadership.
  • Develop tools and metrics to track CI project progress.
  • Educate employees on various CI tools and methodologies.
  • Analyze data to uncover Lean transformation opportunities.
  • Facilitate Lean transformation events and track follow-up processes.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring CI initiatives are implemented.
  • Drive productivity roadmaps across departments to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance from day one of employment.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Wellness benefits to support employee well-being.
  • Discretionary annual incentive based on performance.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

The Senior CI Specialist assists in the coordination of Lean transformational activities; champions change and is a resource for Lean improvement. This position provides leadership, guidance, and follow-through to support the completion of departmental sustainment goals and objectives by delivering breakthrough results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Works closely with CI manager and Plant Leadership to:
    • Build an employee engaged work environment
    • Develop tracking tools and measures to support CI initiatives
    • Provide and teach CI tools to CI and Non-CI employees
  • Analyzes data to identify Lean transformation opportunities
  • Facilitates Point on Lean transformation events to drive sustainable improvements
  • Participates in Full Week Lean Transformation events
    • Monitors 30-day follow-up activities and reports
    • Works with management teams to sustain results
  • Work individually or as a team member to perform root cause analysis
  • Establishes and drives productivity pipeline roadmaps across departments and facility
  • Work individually or as a team member to perform root cause analysis
  • Responsible for managing multiple projects at the same time.
  • Ensure the facility implements and maintains Continuous Improvement initiatives within the facility.


KEY COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred

Skilled in:
• Must have 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.
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.

Ability to:
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Ability to calculate figures.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.
• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Excellent keyboarding, record keeping and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.
• Must have a strong will to drive change and sustain.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two (2) years of college courses, preferred
• 3-5 years' experience working in a CI position in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to Identify Problems
• Interested and capable in solving problems and driven to execute
  • Bilingual: English / Proficiency in Spanish preferred


e pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $66,813 - $100,219/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

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About Hearthside Food Solutions

Hearthside Food Solutions is a leading contract manufacturer of baked goods, bars, snacks, and other food products. The company provides a range of services, including product development, packaging, and distribution, and serves customers in the retail, foodservice, and industrial markets. Hearthside Food Solutions operates more than 40 facilities across North America and Europe and has a reputation for delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Learn more about Hearthside Food Solutions
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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