Continuous Improvement Associate

About the Role

CJ Schwan's Company is seeking a full-time Continuous Improvement (CI) Associate to join their team. This role supports the identification, development, and evaluation of processes to drive operational excellence.

• Primary Location: Erie, PA
• Secondary Locations: North East, PA & Westfield, NY
• Reports to: CI Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze processes and procedures to identify and develop opportunities to improve safety, quality, increase capacity, and improve productivity.
• Create centerline targets for optimal operational conditions and develop control strategies.
• Assist in creating reports on factory performance and improvement-related activities.
• Lead or participate in production trials to eliminate waste or improve operational capabilities using lean tools such as cause-and-effect analysis, PDCA, and/or improvement Kaizen.
• Participate in the DMS process and lead the development of visual factory through 5S standards, performance metrics, and communication boards.
• Train on best practices using the LUIT (Lean, Use, Teach, Inspect) process.
• Use project management tools to define project requirements and milestones, track progress, resolve problems, communicate progress, and recommend actions.
• Conduct yourself and ensure subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Office Suite
• MS Project
• Understanding of general industrial process and control systems.
• Working knowledge of basic statistical tools.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Engineering or related field; Certificate in Lean Six Sigma or other relevant Continuous Improvement Methodology.
• Years of Related Experience: 0-1 year of continuous improvement experience.