Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer
Core
Partner with Production Leaders to improve safety, quality, reliability, and performance of assigned production areas through hands-on manufacturing support and data-driven problem solving.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Sustainable operational improvements, Daily Management Systems, and team capability in high-speed manufacturing environments.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Consumer Packaged Goods / High-Speed Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on schema options, but context is manufacturing. The schema options are fixed. Let's re-evaluate the schema options: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. None fit perfectly. 'physical/clinical work' is the closest for hands-on floor work, but it's a stretch. However, the instruction says 'one of'. I will select 'physical/clinical work' as it implies physical presence and operational work, or perhaps the schema is limited. Let's look at the options again. Actually, 'infrastructure' could fit 'operating standards', but 'physical/clinical work' is often used for on-site roles. Let's stick to the most literal interpretation of 'hands-on manufacturing floor'. I will use 'physical/clinical work' as the only option involving physical presence, though it's a misnomer for manufacturing. Wait, the prompt says 'one of: ...'. I must choose one. 'physical/clinical work' is the only one that isn't software/research. I will use it.)
Required skills
Lean manufacturing, structured problem-solving methodologies, root cause analysis, loss-elimination tools, TPM, MSE, FMOS, multi-shift operation support, coaching and collaboration
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, experience in food/beverage/CPG, familiarity with capital project commissioning
Technologies
FMOS, MSE, Daily Management Systems, TPM, Lean Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Analyze production data to identify performance gaps, lead root cause analysis to eliminate losses, establish and maintain operating standards, coach production leaders and frontline associates, support Daily Management System routines, champion safety and quality standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC