Steuben Foods Inc.

Continuous Improvement Efficiency Engineer

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Alexis Burger, SHRM-CP

Alexis Burger, SHRM-CP

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Job Responsibility

The Continuous Improvement Operational Efficiency Engineer supports plant operation by contributing towards improving safety, quality and operational performance through continuous improvement techniques.


Job Duties

  • Leader/facilitator of positive change by working with all levels of the organization thru factual communication.
  • Able to function successfully by implementing and sustaining both continuous improvement and/or optimization projects.
  • User of and trainer for others in the application of Data Collection, Lean & Six Sigma tools to include 5S, process mapping, Value steam mapping, Pareto Analysis, Fishbone diagrams and 5 Why as required to achieve targets in Safety, Quality and Operational Efficiency.
  • Facilitator for team (s) thru the application of structured problem solving techniques and Route Cause/Corrective action activities.
  • Technical and Teaching resource for the development, implementation for a standardized data collection method (s) to be the company key performance indicators.
  • Work with World Class Improvement contractors for continued growth. Examples as RedZone; Powers; Horizon Consulting
  • Review, create and train on automation and data collection for Automation of operating task


Qualification and Education Requirements

  • BS Degree (Engineering; Mechanical, Process, Electrical or Industrial).
  • 5 years or more in the Liquid Food Industry and/or Continuous Improvement Process.
  • Proficient computer skills include AutoCAD, MS / Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project and Visio.
  • Able to drive projects to closure.
  • Able to utilize statistical tools and concepts to identify variation of defects in a process.
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma Engineering a plus.


Personal Skills

  • Communication/ verbal & written
  • Problem solving/ Creativity
  • Work Ethic
  • Teamwork/ Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Self-Motivation
  • Team build

  • Employment type

    Full-time

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