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Continuous Improvement Specialist
| Company | Smithfield Foods |
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| Location | St. Charles, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $60500 – $91250 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Science or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations 50-75% of the time depending on the initiative being executed.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate plant efficiencies and drive cost savings by identifying and facilitating process improvement projects using A3 methodology.
- Complete data collection, assist in root cause analysis, and conduct problem-solving activities with the plant team to troubleshoot issues.
- Facilitate training and workshops to drive cultural change and improve core company metrics as defined by leadership.
- Conduct compliance audits, program evaluations, and reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is sustainable.
- Provide weekly reports and conduct periodic presentations to Senior leadership.
- Partner cross-functionally to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of new equipment installations.
- Work across the organization to ensure a consistent approach, format, data integrity, and decision processes are deployed and in use through the facility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to train in person and via Teams effectively as well as present technical knowledge effectively.
- Demonstrated understanding of Continuous Improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced level knowledge of Excel.
- Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
- Demonstrated planning, time management, organization, and execution skills.
- Can work independently – without direct oversight, self-motivated with high level of personal accountability.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
- Strong interpersonal and technical skills.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
