Continuous Improvement Champion

Job Description

General Description:

The Continuous Improvement Champion is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Continuous Improvement Champion does this by assisting in the creation and execution of Continuous Improvement programs and activities. The Continuous Improvement Champion also provides support to all departments within the BDW facility, including but not limited to ESL production, Aseptic production, Processing, and Quality Control. The Continuous Improvement Champion completes these functions in support of the manufacture of dairy-related products.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintains records and information on Continuous Improvement projects.

Attend project meetings and report on the status of various projects and related action items.

Assists in the creation and execution of Continuous Improvement projects while following the DMAIC process via techniques such as 5s, Kaizen, Kanban, TPM, OEE, PDCA, and MOC (RCA Analysis).

Identify CI training opportunities and assist with the development and implementation of training.

Acting as the main point of contact for all questions related to Continuous Improvement on the floor.

Roll out new projects to the floor and train SMEs to use them across all shifts.

Work directly with the Sr. CI manager to create a uniform CI program between sites and train all staff on the changes.

Responsible for achieving assigned goals in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.

Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.

Responsible for complying with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.

Aids and supports all areas in the production facility as assigned by the supervisor/lead and begins to train and build competence on key areas in production, such as fillers, forklifts, and production lines.

Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports to their supervisor/lead.

Works safely, promptly reports safety concerns to their supervisor/lead, and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.

Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action, and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.

Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices.

Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

Essential Knowledge, Skills:

Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures, to sufficiently handle job tasks.

Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).

Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and role in achieving each of them.

Ability to operate facility equipment as required in the assigned area.

Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.

Knowledge of principles, methods, and problems of operating business functions

Knowledge of general computer functions such as Microsoft Office programs, spreadsheets, etc.

Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.

Skill to actively seek out and identify opportunities.

Skill in effective communication, both oral and written

Ability to work within a team atmosphere and create a team atmosphere.

Ability to identify what needs to be done and act after being asked.

Ability to trust, develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support to build a CI culture.

Ability to communicate with coworkers, management team members, and other individuals in a courteous and professional manner.

Ability to have a high attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.

Education/Experience:

A minimum of a GED or a High School Diploma is required.

Performance Standards:

Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.

Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.

Responsible for being well-groomed and always dressed in a business and position-appropriate attire, including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.

Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures, and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.

Always maintain a safe work environment and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.

Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.

Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by the Supervisor/Manager.

Salary: Generally scheduled for 40-45 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

Normally protected from weather and temperature changes, possible exposure to hot cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions does exist.

May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products, including allergens.

May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

The ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.

Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with a meal break.

Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.

Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Work Location:

East Syracuse, NY

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Byrne, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $63,500 to $$79,500.

Full-time