Continuous Improvement Specialist

Collaborate with some of the best people in the food manufacturing industry!

As a subsidiary of Savencia Fromage and Dairy, a $5 billion global cheese & dairy group headquartered in Paris, France, AFP advanced food products llc, is the world’s foremost manufacturer of aseptically packed sauces, spreads, dips and puddings. We provide delicious products to global markets. Our three manufacturing facilities, strategically positioned within the United States, provide optimum accessibility to the full line of AFP product offerings.

Our Clear Lake, WI facility is in search of a self motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Continuous Improvement Specialist. The Continuous Improvement Specialist will utilize a diverse set of skills in project design, leadership, and management to drive performance and process development.

A Day in the Life | Responsibilities We Trust You With:Evaluates all continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance and processes, to increase efficiency and recue waste.Regularly monitors the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits through the use of visible and transparent KPI’sEmploys Lean methodologies tools and techniques in order to accomplish set goalsSupports and facilitates the RCA of technical problems: e.g., formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, resource availability.Establishes criteria for the project’s success and prepares a sound statement of constraints, develops SMART objectivesEstablishes a clear and well-articulated implementation planSecures commitment from process managers, leadership team and other involved parties.Clearly identifies required team members and clarifies their roles and responsibilities within the projects/initiativeOwns the Site Cost Reduction planClearly defines methodology to be used to attack losses

What You Must Know | Education and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in related field or relevant work experienceMinimum of 5 years experience in CI roleManufacturing experience, food preferableProven track record in Facilitating, Coaching and Training employees in Lean Manufacturing and TPM Ways of WorkingExperience working with OEE with the ability to deep dive into performance data to identify trendsHas the ability to work within a matrixClear and concise communicatorIntermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)Must have excellent facilitation skills, project management skills, and drive for resultsFamiliarity with safety in a continuous improvement environment