Continuous Improvement Specialist
- Job Title
- Continuous Improvement Specialist
- Job ID
- 27701130
- Description
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How would you like to join a company that is at the forefront of transforming the way leafy greens are grown and distributed in the United States? This company currently operates 16 acres of production at 6 greenhouse farms along the East Coast and into the Midwest and is continuing to grow at an exponential rate! They are seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist who will be responsible for driving process improvement work at the greenhouses by working closely with Operations team.
Location: Wilmington, OH
Job Responsibilities:- Lead continuous improvement projects and activities with plant management
- Use CI, LEAN tools, and analytical skills to identify and prioritize ci projects
- Map and analyze processes to reduce waste and improve efficiencies
- Lead Kaizen/ problem-solving events at the greenhouses to improve operations KPIs
- Perform data collection and analytics set up for greenhouse operations
- Prepare and analyze historical data on yields and climate/grow factors to improve,
- Actual crop yields and quality
- Ability to accurately forecast future yields
- Ability to use manual and auto data collection systems as well as work with machine learning/artificial intelligence applications in future for data capture and analysis
- Coordinate with cross-functional project groups including operations, sales, engineering, and finance to develop and implement process improvements
- Develop and providing ci/lean training on site
- Organize project scopes, relevant data, cost estimates to assist in the preparation of capital projects
Required Skills/Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or commensurate continuous improvement experience
- Skilled in yield optimization and cost reduction, process cycle time, capability analysis, DOE etc.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data to make decisions
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Self-starter and a problem solver with strong relationship building and communication skills. Ability to navigate a dynamic and quickly evolving environment is a must!
- Openings
- 1