Continuous Improvement Lead

2 months ago


West Columbia, South Carolina, United States Aspire Bakeries Full time
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Lead

Aspire Bakeries is a leading North American baking company with a strong presence in the specialty frozen baked goods market. Our innovative food portfolio includes a wide range of products, from breads and artisan breads to cookies, donuts, muffins, and pastries, all made with the highest quality ingredients and a commitment to excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Lead to join our team. This is an hourly role that requires a strong understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts and the ability to drive efficiency through process improvement. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and developing Advanced Manufacturing (AM) systems, leading root cause problem-solving efforts, and coaching teams on various improvement methodologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate line loss analysis and develop plans to eliminate waste and improve yield
  • Lead transformation analysis and centerline definition, and develop associated standards
  • Analyze daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities
  • Investigate initial root cause of top stops and develop plans to address them
  • Attend Level 1 and Level 2 MDI meetings and discuss top stops and root cause
  • Establish countermeasures in plans for the day and ensure centerline/CIL completion and compliance
  • Manage centerline and CIL Daily Management systems training and execution
  • Work with Process Owner and Maintenance Lead to address sporadic losses
  • Lead Universal Problem Solving to eliminate chronic losses for the line
Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required
  • Manufacturing environment experience of 2 years is required
  • 5+ years in food manufacturing is preferred
  • Experience leading Continuous Improvement projects with a good understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts is preferred
  • Yellow or Green Belt certifications is preferred
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
  • Ability to understand and write Management system documents, SOPs, and OPLs
  • Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills
  • Ability to understand and coach management systems including but not limited to CIL, CLM, and 5S
What We Offer

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for process improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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