CI Transformation Specialist

5 days ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Hearthside Food Solutions Full time
CI Specialist Job Summary

The CI Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving Lean transformational activities, championing change, and serving as a resource for Lean improvement. This position provides leadership, guidance, and follow-through to support the completion of departmental sustainment goals and objectives by delivering breakthrough results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with CI manager and Plant Leadership to build an employee-engaged work environment.
  • Develop tracking tools and measures to support CI initiatives.
  • Provide and teach Continual Improvement mindset and techniques to employees.
  • Analyze data to identify opportunities.
  • Facilitate improvement events to drive sustainable initiatives.
  • Participate in complex improvement events.
  • Work individually or as a team member to perform and teach root cause analysis.
  • Establish and drive productivity pipeline projects.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Support peers and colleagues to drive performance across the entire organization.
Key Competencies:
  • Knowledge and experience with ERP (SAP preferred).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to work with autonomy.
  • Accuracy and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, give and acknowledge instructions/problems, write routine reports and correspondence, interpret instructions, work well with others in stressful situations, meet deadlines, handle several priorities and tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience:
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two (2) years of college courses preferred.
  • Two (2) or more years working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or WCM.

Hearthside Food Solutions is a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks, and packaged foods for leading food companies. As a CI Specialist, you will be part of a nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization leading the way in quality, safety, flexibility, and efficiency while feeding families globally. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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