Position Summary

This position is responsible for improving processes and efficiency, concentrated in manufacturing. It also includes advancing the lean thinking principles across product sectors and responsible to coach and work with the operations leadership (at all levels) through the lean and six sigma implementation strategy focused on delivering business results and building competency in CI methods.

General Purpose

The Continuous improvement department will work with multiple groups in the operations and supply chain areas improve efficiency and implement improvement projects. Over time this will turn into implementation support that will include teaching, mentoring, and execution. This position can be entry level up to a few years of experience and Crider will provide mentoring and training. Overall, the continuous improvement area will assist in developing a lean support team within the operational units to ensure that the strategy identifies business opportunities and delivers results. As such, the Continuous improvement area will be responsible to communicate the goals and objectives of the lean activities and to provide a system for measurement of results of lean and six sigma activities on an ongoing basis.

Position Responsibilities

• Crider, Inc. requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and procedures to insure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectation.
• Assist with implementing the continuous improvement plant wide objectives.
• Coordinate and develop projects
• Manage process improvements in the facility

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor degree program (completed or nearing completion)
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proven ability as a team player and the ability to motivate others.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Crider will train as needed for the right candidate

Preferred Relevant Skills and Experience

• 0-5 years’ experience
• Technical degree a plus (engineering or similar technical degree)
• Understand continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques
• Superior ability to analyze data and find solutions to technical problems

Positions reporting to this person

None

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their Manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.