Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

We're seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer who will be responsible for leading improvement projects to standardize and optimize our plant operations. This talented individual will collaborate cross-functionally to proactively identify forward-thinking capabilities and other considerations to drive competitive advantages for the company.

You will be responsible for leading improvement projects to standardize and optimize our plant operations. You will collaborate cross-functionally to proactively identify forward-thinking capabilities and other considerations to drive competitive advantages for the company.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits that set us apart.

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What You Do.

• Lead improvement projects.
• Leadership for the identification and implementation of CI events, tools, methods, process, and other opportunities throughout Operations to meet and sustain operational goals through standard work.
• Lead & develop others in our improvement process and formal problem solving at plant level
• Identifies and implements enhancements for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and employee work life by studying process requirements through researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Applies statistical methods and performs system/product/process analysis.
• Assures product and process quality by validating testing methods, reviewing finished-product and process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Evaluates, improves and documents manufacturing processes.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and other considerations to facilitate improvements to processes.
• Works with Production and Operations Leadership as an effective team facilitator or team member to improve manufacturing processes
• Minimal travel between facilities is required / overnight travel would be rare.
• Responsible use of the Internet and Confidentiality is required for all work.
• Duties and responsibilities will require occasional work outside the regularly scheduled work hours.

Your Education and Experience.

• 4-year degree in a relevant area (Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering degrees are a plus)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing or engineering experience combined with relevant technical experience.
• Must be willing to commit to entering ASQ certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (at company's expense)
• Proficient computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet & e-mail (Minitab experience a plus)

Our Story.

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.