Continuous Improvement Engineer

TITLE: Continuous Improvement Engineer

LOCATION: Onsite in Alsip, IL

COMP RANGE: $ 84 ,000 - $ 107 ,000

Griffith Foods is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support the deployment, execution, and sustainment of the Griffith Production System, providing hands-on execution, problem solving and coaching on the shop floor level to deliver measurable quality improvements.

T his is your opportunity to put your expertise in leading and optimizing manufacturing processes with a company making a positive worldwide impact in the food industry.

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer , your responsibilities will include:

• Support ing the execution of Griffith’s Production System, following th e roadmap and established targets.

• Facilitat ing Kaizen events and improvement workshops such as SMED , VSM, A3 problem solving, and basic DMAIC projects

• Support ing the execution of Griffith’s Performance Excellence projects with clearly defined charters, mil estones, and benefit tracking.

• Deliver ing Lean/TPM trainin g, support certification pathways (White/Yellow Belt) , along with promoting OKAM activities within factory teams.

• Us ing root cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, basic FMEA) to support elimination of repeat deviations and safety incidents.

• Work ing collaboratively with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and HR to coordinate improvement activities, events, and training.
  

The Continuous Improvement Engineer position is well-suited for you if you have functional know ledge and experience of the following:

• Data & Analytics: KPI tracking, Pareto charts, trend analysis, Excel-based analysis; familiarity with OEE systems.

• Manufacturing Fundamentals: Production processes, quality systems (HACCP/GMPs), maintenance workflows, basic cost drivers.

• Continuous Improvement Methods: PDCA, standard confirmation, Gemba observation techniques.

• Supply Chain Fundamentals: Awareness of how throughput, yield, and schedule adherence impact service and inventory.

• Food/CPG Manufacturing Awareness: Understanding of plant operations, sanitation, changeovers, and regulatory requirement s.
  

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering , Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

• 3-5 years in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement roles .

• Working knowledge of Lean/CI tools (5S, A3, SMED, VSM basics)

• Experience supporting manufacturing improvement initiatives.

• Confidence in facilitating small groups and shop floor activities.

• willingness to work onsite in ALSIP, IL 5 days per week

• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
  

What will set you apart:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Operations-related discipline.

• Food/CPG manufacturing and BRC/HACCP exposure preferred

• 5-7 years in manufacturing with hands-on Lean/CI application.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  

This role is affiliated to the ALSIP, IL location , and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance that location and will be required to come into that location . You may be asked to travel to other location s periodicall y for meetings .

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: