Continuous Improvement Engineer

• Lead the improvement in productivity of all assets (people, equipment, materials, and time) for the Jonesboro facility through identification and implementation of best practices.
• Realization, development and implementation of productivity ideas and cost savings projects for the facility. Work towards achieving the plant conversion productivity target by closing potential gaps.
• Provide technical expertise to operations in all areas of the plant through knowledge of process engineering, cereal technology, capacities, capabilities, yield, cost, people systems and overall unit operations.
• Identify and facilitate the execution of local investment projects in the plant and ensure follow up occurs on a timely basis.
• Support the Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale principles and line start-ups.
• Work on minor capital projects that are primarily CI driven.
• Manage capacity utilization through process flow optimization, bottle neck analysis, and Lean Manufacturing strategies to release trapped capacity and increase OEE.
• Stay current in emerging technologies and innovative practices.

• Take ownership of daily downtime meetings and ensure follow up is completed on a timely basis.
• Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to assigned starpoints for improvement of the starpoints and overall effectiveness of the Jonesboro Team.

• Work closely with technicians and management team to support continuous improvement in all aspects of the facility, the business and day to day operations.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree; Engineering degree preferred

EXPERIENCE: Manufacturing Preferred, Lean training or certification

SKILLS: Project Management, Microsoft Office Suite, facilitation, organization, attention to detail, ability to lead, work, and mentor others in a High Performance Team environment