SR Continuous Improvement Engineer

at  E A Sween Company

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year degree in a Science or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing) field or equivalent work experience/training.
• 3-7 years combined related work experience in a manufacturing environment (food preferred).
• Demonstrated passion for safety. Able to develop and maintain a respectful and safe work environment.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies and ability to model them.
• Must have strong analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Ability to influence, mentor, and coach to get results through others
• Results driven for support of company growth strategies.
• Have strong bias for action, with the ability to inspire others.
• Convey a high level of optimism in finding ways to achieve aggressive targets.
• Communicates a sense of purpose. Talks about the possibilities and is optimistic. Creates strong morale and spirit within teams.
• Solves highly complex problems and prioritizes actions in a timely manner. Probes all sources for answers and can quickly sense what will help resolve issues.
• Establish clear directions, lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner.
• Speaks candidly and in a professional manner.
• Organizes and manages projects; interacts, supports, facilitates, and leads multi-functional work teams; leads teams to consensus; strong negotiation skills.
• Able to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners. Supports and fosters change.
• Comprehensive knowledge of defect reduction and waste variance processes
  This position will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.
  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

The Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer drives change through focused continuous improvement efforts to ensure higher levels of performance in safety, quality, schedule adherence, cost, growth, and engagement. Effectively utilizes Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC methodology, tools, and root cause analysis to eliminate waste. Coaches, trains, mentors via EAS’s overall Continuous Improvement methodology, and applies knowledge through project-based activity, as well as through strategic steering teams.
This key position is responsible for the delivery of process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across Eden Prairie and Annandale plants (with extensions into EAS co packers and South Carolina as assigned). Plays an important role in helping to foster a culture of sustainable change, through the creation and embedding of CI methodology, to deliver business transformation.