Accepting applications until: October 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST
Location: Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Pay Rate: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Position Description
Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® was founded in 1994 with the mission to create nutritious and convenient frozen food that tasted so delicious, it would make it easier to help people adopt better eating habits. While the world has changed since the business started, Dr. Praeger’s remains true to its founders’ vision. We’re grounded in using real, recognizable ingredients to make great-tasting products that families love.
We are passionate about food and fueled by our desire to make healthier living more delicious. Our mission is pioneering to increase veggie consumption by making it easy to choose crave-able, veggie-forward food.
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is a hands-on, technical leader identifying opportunities to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve overall performance through the implementation of digital technologies and continuous improvement methodologies. Drives operational excellence using data-based analysis and designed experimentation. Drives process consistency (i.e. document and change) using appropriate control systems.
Role And Responsibilities
Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within our manufacturing operations to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality using continuous improvement methodologies.
Leads and strategically advises plant leadership on production throughput, line balance and process improvement opportunities through requirements gathering, data extraction / transformation, organized analysis and effective visualization of information.
Support the evaluation, selection, and integration of advanced technologies and software systems that provide real-time data monitoring, machine learning, and automated setpoint optimization.
Utilize data-driven insights to monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement data analytics tools to make informed decisions for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, quality, and IT, to ensure successful implementation of productivity initiatives.
Develop and maintain KPIs and performance metrics to track the impact of digital initiatives and identify areas for further improvement.
Complete baseline capability studies and utilize Six Sigma tools including Design of Experiments, DMAIC, SPC, and root cause analysis.
Reports out frequently on product purpose and progress to leadership at all levels and other stakeholders.
Research and stay up to date on program best practices, recommending those which will benefit the organization.
Supports audits and trials through data and process analysis, documenting findings and preparing/delivering reports.
Conducts training, when appropriate, on engineering concepts and tools, including but not limited to process control and capability, root causes analysis, basic quality and problem-solving tools.
We offer plenty of opportunities for additional responsibility through project work or based on organizational need.
Qualifications For Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Focused Improvement and Kaizen activity or Continuous Improvement program (Lean/Six-Sigma, TPM, etc.).
Must have excellent communication skills from the floor to board room.
Experience identifying, prioritizing, and leading Continuous Improvement initiatives with plant teams, driving measurable improvements and business results.
Ability to understand technical challenges and make educated trade-offs with the team.
Able to foster collaboration and act as a team member.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience in food manufacturing
Lean/Six-Sigma green belt certification
Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or other characteristics protected by law.