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About the Role

The Continuous Improvement Technician increases productivity, improves quality, reduces waste, and enhances safety by working directly with production teams at the Gemba. This role drives a culture of continuous improvement and requires a flexible schedule to support operations across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes by observing daily operations, identifying inefficiencies, collecting data, and analyzing trends.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by representing CI in meetings, implementing employee suggestions, and participating in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen activities.
• Provide hands-on support for operations in the implementation of improvements.
• Lead, own, and drive cross-functional continuous improvement projects, such as 5S, improved yield, and OEE.
• Prepare, distribute, and present project status reports.
• Investigate recurring production, quality, and downtime issues.
• Facilitate root cause analysis teams and implement effective countermeasures.
• Create, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Help establish and sustain standardized work methods.
• Work closely with operators, technicians, and supervisors to encourage employee involvement in improvement opportunities.
• Train team members on CI tools and methodologies.
• Support 5S implementation and audits.
• Maintain visual boards, performance dashboards, and action trackers.
• Promote a culture of workplace discipline and accountability.
• Assist in planning, executing, and documenting CI projects.
• Verify that improvements deliver measurable results.
• Help sustain gains through audits and follow-up activities.
• Ensure improvements align with safety and quality requirements.
• Participate in safety observations and quality investigations.
• Help reduce defects, rework, and process variation.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required and >1 year of operations leadership experience (i.e. lead, supervisor, manager); or >3 years of operations leadership experience (i.e. lead, supervisor, manager).

• 3 years of experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing facility.

• 1 year of experience leading improvement initiatives in operations.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database management software.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong communication, listening, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to think creatively and proactively propose solutions with attention to detail.
• High-energy self-starter with a resilient, can-do attitude.
• Strong coaching, facilitation and organizational skills with a demonstrated track record of successful change management.
• Knowledge of Lean tools (i.e. 5S, root cause analysis, A3) preferred.
• Prior knowledge/experience with Lean Manufacturing is preferred.

Work Type

• Flexible schedule to support operations across multiple shifts.

Experience Level

• 1 year of operations leadership experience

• 3 years of operations leadership experience

• 3 years of experience working with cross-functional teams

• 1 year of experience leading improvement initiatives

Education Level

• Associate’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $67,600—$78,800 USD

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities

About the Company

• Founded in 1846, HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States.
• Portfolio includes national and super-regional brands and licensed products such as Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, and Planet Oat.

Equal Opportunity

• HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
• VERVRAA Federal Contractor