Blount Fine Foods · 17 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Fall River, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBlount Fine Foods is a family-owned manufacturer of premium fresh prepared foods. The Continuous Improvement Engineer II is responsible for analyzing production efficiency standards, driving performance improvements, and facilitating process optimization through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Proactive involvement in the vetting, planning, and implementation of improvement projects utilizing the DMAIC framework and other Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Provide support for and be involved in the process of capacity planning to both ensure efficiency in utilization of current state capacity and to capitalize on opportunities for further capacity expansion
Analyze labor models and labor planning processes to drive improvement in process and to find opportunities for labor cost reductions
Provide support in asset management and planning processes to increase efficiency and capacity
Provide support for the implementation and utilization of various manufacturing systems (MES, WMS, QMS, etc.)
Analyze batch sequencing process to identify opportunities for improvements in capacity and efficiency
Continued support of process and product validation efforts
Involvement and support in the implementation, expansion, and planning of the autonomous maintenance program
Perform gap analyses of outdated and/or ineffective processes to identify opportunities for improvement and change
Involvement and support in the analysis and improvement planning of compliance systems
Application of the principles of statistical process control to manufacturing processes as well as continued maintenance and monitoring of established control methods
Work to support capacity increase projects and to provide analysis of current and future state capacity models
Work with cross-functional teams to identify and reduce material variances
Perform gap assessments and continued analysis of personnel training and development to drive the development of training and onboarding programs as well as the planning of offseason training and development initiatives
Provide formal and informal training and coaching on Lean Six Sigma principles and serve as a subject matter expert on Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Work closely with Supervisor and lead position to ensure the success of continuous improvement initiatives as well as the general success of day-to-day operations
Apply statistical methods and perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency
Represent manufacturing/engineering on cross-functional teams
Maintain register of and help to facilitate plant level cost savings initiatives
Collaborate with Area managers to develop, implement, and manage Plant key performance indicators (KPIs). Track and publish KPIs regularly. Coach team members as needed
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) program plant wide and drive recommendations to completion, specifically in the areas of but not limited to: Safety, Product Safety and Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Unplanned Downtime, and Product/Material Losses. Train and coach team members as needed. Track RCAs for completion and communicate with team members regularly
Lead and coordinate Plant-wide comprehensive Process Improvement plan and project portfolios in the areas of safety, quality, service, operational efficiency, and cost reduction
Facilitate, track and communicate improvement results by reviewing regularly with the Team members, area owners and the leadership team
Drive structured process improvement initiatives to reduce/eliminate product waste (finished goods, raw materials, packaging)
Develop and implement strategies that improve product quality and process yield, while also coaching and training team members to achieve performance goals
Responsible for changeover activities including standard target setting, and leading successful efforts to reduce changeover time
Analyze production times, work force utilization, workflow, space requirements, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
Initiate cost reduction projects to reduce operating costs
Provide tactical support and process improvement techniques (Lean/Six Sigma) for manufacturing processes to resolve quality/operational issues to ensure superior customer satisfaction in product quality and delivery
Institute process controls to ensure robustness of processes
Support the daily activities of the production line(s) and/or processing areas
Environmental and Safety improvements
Plant process troubleshooting
Participate/support on major capital projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
2 years' related experience required
Lean Six-Sigma Certification/experience required
Project Management: ability to organize and manage multiple products through manufacturing process
Quality orientation and high attention to detail
Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to maintain safe work environment
Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution
Ability to demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills and apply theoretical concepts to real world applications
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits.
401k with Company match.
Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
Education Assistance Program.
Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.
Company
Blount Fine Foods
Blount Fine Foods is a food production company that provides gourmet soups, sauces, sides, and entrees.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ron Wall, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Crocker
Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
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