CIS - Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job description

Summary of Position:

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will be responsible for reviewing our current production

processes and identifying areas that need improvement. You will lead efforts to implement changes and

train employees to increase effectiveness, efficiency and reduce costs. CI Specialist will work

collaboratively with our Operations and Quality Assurance team to ensure measurable results,

documenting change and reporting progress to senior management including leadership team.

Essential Duties for all Employees:

Maintain a clean and safe work environment that promotes work safety and product integrity.

Must follow all Safety, HACCP & GMP requirements at all times.

Willing to be flexible to accommodate changing business conditions.

Ensure cleanliness around facility, freezer and production area.

Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Drive Continuous Improvement by developing and implementing systems and process

improvements that optimize all phases of the operations process; be actively involved in the development and implementation of long term improvement initiatives.

Oversee production WO closing and organization.

Organize, leads, and facilitates cross-functional teams including leveraging existing resources

Develop metrics that provide data for process measurements, identify indicators for future

improvement opportunities, and collects data to identify root causes

Measures performance against process requirements, aligns improvements to performance gaps,

provides recommendations to improve process performance and will perform cost and benefit analysis

Develop presentations and training courses to include: measurements, analysis, and process improvements

Act as a facilitator and cross-functional coach to obtain buy-in, resolve conflict, and deliver results while challenging conventional thinking

Trains all levels of the organization in the fundamentals of Continuous Improvement using

appropriate process improvement tools and methodologies

Maintains organized documentation of all technical information and decision making process

Collaborates with leadership to develop a Continuous Improvement Plan, driving Best-in-Class Performance

Qualifications:

Minimum two (2) years of production experience is required.

Methodology, Standard Work, 5S Workplace Organization, 5 WHY’s

Experience influencing growth in a High-Performance Organization with self-directed work teams preferred

Ag industry experience preferably

Demonstrated success in improving and sustaining results

Experience developing employee training programs for all levels of the organization.

Able to influence and work with employees within all levels of the organization

Physical Requirements:

Type

Hearing Regularly 67 - 100%

Standing/Walking Frequently 34 - 66 %

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling Regularly 67 - 100%

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing (up to 25 lbs) Frequently 34 - 66 %

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing (up to 50lbs) Frequently 34 - 66 %

Grasping/Feeling Regularly 67 - 100%

Sitting Regularly 67 - 100%

Talk or hear Regularly 67 - 100%

Working Environment/Conditions:

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) Over 2/3

Work near moving mechanical parts Over 2/3

Work in high, precarious places None

Fumes or airborne particles Under 1/3

Toxic or caustic chemicals None

Outdoor weather conditions 1/3 to 2/3

Extreme cold (non-weather) 1/3 to 2/3

Extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 to 2/3

Risk of electrical shock None

Work with explosives None

Risk of radiation None

Vibration None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

George Chiala Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollister, CA 95023: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person