Role OverviewThe Continuous Improvement Lead advances operational excellence across the Wapato site by combining deep manufacturing expertise, engineering methods, and data-driven problem-solving to deliver sustainable improvements in product quality, process yield, operating cost, and efficiency.
What You Will Do
Subject matter expert in the manufacturing process with use of engineering methods to execute optimization to provide sustainable gains in product quality, process yields, operating costs and efficiency. Responsible for scale up, daily process troubleshooting in manufacturing (i.e., in-process adjustments, documentation of deviations, and quality reworks) and new product development.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are looking for a like-minded problem-solver to help us accomplish our goals. We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject such as Engineering or Business Administration or equivalent experience
- Minimum of two years of relevant industrial experience, preferably in manufacturing or primary food production
- Proficiency in inventory software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to summarize results clearly, effectively, and action oriented
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- benefits packages
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