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Process Improvement Specialist
Blommer Chocolate Union City, CA
$103k-129k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Goods 6 Months Ago
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Blommer Chocolate is Hiring a Process Improvement Specialist Near Union City, CA

Overview

Blommer has been providing delicious, high quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Job Summary: 

The Process Improvement Specialist will identify, evaluate, plan, and implement overall operational improvements. This role will compile data and facilitate discussion and actions with area team members and contractors to address specific process trends and improve the area's performance. This role will also provide project oversight for the area’s improvement opportunities. The Process Improvement Specialist will also train in the areas of continuous improvement including, but not limited to, Lean Manufacturing methodologies, problem solving and corrective action. 

Responsibilities

  • Provide a daily resource and focus to the business area’s improvement opportunities
  • Participate in Daily Vitals reviews to harvest improvement ideas. 
  • Review daily performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action/preventative action implementation in partnership with the business area team leader and mechanic.
  • Identifies improvement opportunities within the business process that will lead to improved results. 
  • Develops project plans to address opportunities with area team members. Facilitates team discussions, meetings, CI events and plan execution.
  • Utilizes Lean Six Sigma tools (TPM, 5-S, SMED, etc.) to address opportunities and implement corrective/preventative actions. 
  • Ensures execution against improvement opportunities will improve safety, eliminate waste, improve equipment reliability, and/or increases productivity, which will result in improved customer delivery.
  • Lead focused efforts aimed at breakthrough and incremental improvements in departmental processes that meet and exceed area operational performance metrics.
  • Track the improvements made and the impact to the business area.
  • Ensure all improvement work aligns with plant’s CI and Operational strategy.
  • Coach and mentor area team members in the habits and disciplines of a successful continuous improvement culture. Challenge stakeholders to maximize results from improvement initiatives.
  • Assists with other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or other applicable degree) or equivalent experience
  • Experience in process improvement identification, implementation, and management: demonstrated continuous improvement responsibility, experience in continuous improvement implementation and project management, leading team members, and influencing, coaching, driving, and managing change.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Lean Manufacturing Experience, Lean Certification preferred
  • Six Sigma Experience, Green Belt Certification preferred
  • Proficient in current computer software – Microsoft Office, Capable of learning -- Minitab, MS projects

Our hiring process is adapted to the challenges of the times. We work with applicants who need accommodations throughout the hiring process and will assist those who need help interviewing virtually. The health and safety of all current and prospective employees is our top priority. Precautionary measures at our facilities include health and temperature checks, increased cleaning of common areas, limiting visitors, and limiting travel.

Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Consumer Goods

SALARY

$103k-129k (estimate)

POST DATE

09/09/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

01/18/2023

WEBSITE

blommer.com

HEADQUARTERS

CHICAGO, IL

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1939

CEO

DOUGLAS JOYCE

REVENUE

$200M - $500M

INDUSTRY

Consumer Goods

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About Blommer Chocolate

A Fully Integrated Chocolate Supplier Blommer Chocolate Company is the largest cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier in North America. With four strategically located manufacturing facilities in North America, the company provides comprehensive business solutions for domestic and international customers of all sizes in the confectionery, baking and dairy industries. Among Blommers core competencies are cocoa bean processing, chocolate manufacturing, commodity risk management, and product and process R&D. The company is a leader in advancing sustainable cocoa farming, playing an act...ive role in the World Cocoa Foundation and promoting sustainable farming practices through its privately managed programs in Cote dIvoire, Indonesia and Ecuador. Founded in 1939, the family owned and operated company maintains an outstanding reputation for customer service and quality. More
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