Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Nutrish®, Kibbles 'n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com.

Brand Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We're always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we're growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That's where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets. At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we're just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we're always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that's evident on grocery store shelves and families' tables across North America.

Location Description: Post Consumer Brands in Jonesboro, Ark. is home to more than 200 team members. Jonesboro may be a smaller town, but it has a strong performing arts scene, multiple schools, and a diverse geography with sports and outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone. The Post Jonesboro team supports the community through food pantry volunteering and an annual toy drive during the holiday season.

Responsibilities Overview

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving organizational change through focused improvement initiatives aligned with key performance indicators, including safety, quality, schedule adherence, cost, growth, and employee engagement. This role requires strong proficiency in Lean, DMAIC, FMEA, SEMD, RCA, and Kaizen methodologies, along with the ability to coach, train, and mentor others in PCB's Continuous Improvement framework. Success will be measured by the ability to lead project-based activities and strategic steering teams that deliver measurable, sustainable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineers and Corporate CI teams to gain expertise in Lean and DMAIC methodology, then apply knowledge to high-priority projects that directly support plant KPIs.
• Develop, maintain, audit, train, and enhance the CI operating system, encompassing the Management Operating System (MOS), Problem Solving, Standard Work, and People & Leadership pillars.
• Drive deployment of planned improvements to achieve annual targets through the effective use of MOS, A3 strategy process, Redzone software, problem-solving techniques, and loss control meetings.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Facilitate and sustain continuous improvement by embedding Lean principles into plant culture, processes, and goals.
• Collaborate with technical resources and leadership to identify efficiencies, prioritize projects, and track results against Cost Out targets.
• Coach, train, and mentor employees in root cause analysis, problem-solving, Leader Standard Work, 5S+1, and other CI/Lean/TPM tools.
• Act as a change agent by challenging wasteful processes and implementing value-added solutions.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional Kaizen teams to resolve problems and achieve performance targets.
• Drive both incremental and breakthrough improvements to meet or exceed operational metrics.
• Share best practices and build strong collaboration with CI resources across all PCB facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Location: Onsite at the Jonesboro Manufacturing Facility.

Perks of Being a Team Member

• Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence
• Annual performance bonus
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) plans including paid holidays
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid and electable leave programs
• 401k participation with 6% dollar-for-dollar match
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Wellness program with quarterly payout

Qualifications

Education: 4-year degree preferably in Engineering, Business, or Science.

Experience: 3-7 years combined related work experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma/TPM efforts preferred.

Desired Skills: Strong commitment to safety with the ability to create and maintain a safe work environment. Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, with the ability to model and apply them effectively. Proven analytical skills, sound business judgment, and expertise in problem-solving and troubleshooting. Ability to influence, mentor, and coach others to deliver results. Results-driven mindset with a strong bias for action, supporting both cost reduction and company growth strategies. Optimistic, purposeful communicator who inspires teams, fosters morale, and motivates others toward ambitious goals. Skilled in solving complex problems, prioritizing actions, and identifying effective solutions quickly. Strong organizational and project management skills; able to lead cross-functional teams, build consensus, and negotiate effectively. Builds strong, diverse relationships across business groups and actively supports change initiatives. Experienced in developing meaningful KPIs/metrics that align with organizational goals. Expertise in visual management to drive clarity and accountability.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.