Continuous Improvement Engineer

Golden State Foods • Burleson, TX • 4h ago

Location: Burleson, TX, United States

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for using expertise and experience to lead daily management systems and loss elimination processes that enable stable, reliable production of high-quality products.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Own the centerline management Daily Management System for the line

Develop, strengthen and sustain capability of the team to follow centerline Daily Management Systems with excellence

Assist in leading the Shift Hand-Off, Shift Operational Review, Daily Operational Review, and Weekly Operational Review to understand losses, coach, build capability, etc.

Ensure team daily management addresses centerline/Q-factor outages and quality issues

Engage and add value in Daily Management Systems and Equipment health checks with the line leader and team leaders to coach standards management

Eliminate and prevent barriers for the line around quality related standard execution

Own all quality measures on the scorecard for the line and execute gap analysis / action planning process

Ensure set-up / changeovers are executed per the standards and own ongoing improvement/loss elimination of the procedures

Work with the project resources to ensure all the impacts to quality and centerline management are managed

Engage and work with the teams and incoming material quality system owners to ensure materials issues are addressed and root caused appropriately

Own the food safety program for the line

Own master sanitization for the line

Communication - ensure the teams are receiving the right information for quality, standards, and centerline management

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Tour Leadership (Coaching team on standards execution)

Coach the teams on keeping the line at base condition

Department level system ownership (could also own a site level system)

Be a coach for the teams on the use of GPS (IWS) tools to solve problems (Why Why, Basic Problem Solving, etc.)

Escalate issues that need further attention properly

Demonstrate the GSF Creed and Values

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Education/Certification:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical preferred.

Experience:

2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment implementing Continuous Improvement tools; OR in a continuous improvement role.

Food Manufacturing (preferred)

Six Sigma Certification (preferred)

Language Skills:

High level of reading comprehension

Ability to write detailed correspondence and documentation

Ability to use effective problem solving skills

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to utilize complex mathematical formulas and ability to relate scientific theory to real world work processes

Physical Requirements:

Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing

Stand/walk 8 or more hours per day

Constantly twist/turn and talk/hear

Frequently squat, bend, reach, handle/finger, grip/grasp and use fine motor tasks

Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs from floor to shoulder level and carry 30 feet

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments

Constantly work near moving machinery

Constantly work in cold (35-40 degrees)

Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection

Machines/Tools/Equipment/Software:

Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock.

Rubber and cotton gloves.

Knowledge of equipment on the production line you are responsible for

Advanced level of computer skills

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

?People First:At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.

Values Driven:Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.

People Development:At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.

Philanthropy & Sustainability:We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.

Extensive Benefits:Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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