Job Description
Chelsea Milling Company, renowned leader in the food manufacturing industry known for producing the iconic “JIFFY” brand, is looking for aContinuous Improvement (CI) Project Leader to help transform and streamline processes across all business units. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability has driven our success, and we are now looking for a talented individual to lead our Continuous Improvement Projects so that we can maintain and exceed our high manufacturing standards.
What will you do?
- Partner with the Continuous Improvement Manager, Plant Manager, and department heads to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall performance in the plant.
- Utilize plant and equipment performance information to drive data-based decisions and actions.
- Partner with Department Managers to develop the best plan for maximizing departmental output.
- Work cross-functionally across departments, shifts, and employees to gather ideas and information on the best approach to improve processes.
- Analyze data from the production floor, warehouse, logistics, and anything else that has a process.
Why should you apply?
- You want to collaborate with a highly successful team.
- You want to contribute to the success of a growing business.
- You value the balance between work and home life.
- You enjoy the challenge of solving complex issues utilizing data.
- You want to be part of a company that offers opportunities for advancement.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Continuous Improvement Engineer in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred).
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related discipline.
- Ability to understand and solve complex issues.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software package, particularly Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure clear communication with all levels of staff.
- Analytical and logical thought process.
- Great problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to Continuous Improvement.
Your Working Environment
- Collaborative team environment.
- Family-owned company that values life outside of work.
- Real time interactions on the manufacturing floor that can be noisy and dusty.
- Office environment with a large amount computer use.
- Office located in food manufacturing plant where Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are adhered to.
If you are ready to join a world-class, family-owned food manufacturer as a Continuous Improvement Project Leader, click apply or email your résumé to kevin@harperjobs.com.