Continuous Improvement Specialist
Core
Drive sustainable operational improvements across production lines by applying Lean Manufacturing principles and leading change management to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety.
Role type
Hands-on Continuous Improvement Specialist (Manufacturing)
Builds
Production operations efficiency and safety for pet food manufacturing
Domain
Food manufacturing / FMCG
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Equipment Optimization
Preferred skills
FMCG or food manufacturing experience, Short shelf-life product knowledge, High-speed production experience
Technologies
5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, FMEA
Responsibilities
Identify and implement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, yield, quality, safety, and cost performance; Partner with production, maintenance, QA, and logistics teams to optimize processes; Engage stakeholders to build buy-in and manage resistance to change; Map processes and identify critical control points; Solve problems at the source using structured analysis techniques; Support equipment and process optimization with internal teams and contractors.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
