Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
JOB SUMMARY
The CI Specialist assists in the coordination of Lean transformational activities, champions change, and is a resource for Lean improvement. This position provides leadership, guidance, and follow-through to support the completion of departmental sustainment goals and objectives by delivering breakthrough results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with CI manager and Plant Leadership to:
• Build an employee engaged work environment
• Develop tracking tools and measures to support CI initiatives
• Provide and teach CI tools to CI and Non-CI employees
• Analyzes data to identify Kaizen opportunities
• Facilitates Point Kaizen events to drive sustainable improvements
• Participates in Full Week Kaizen events
• Monitors 30-day follow-up activities and reports
• Works with management teams to sustain results
• Work individually or as a team member to perform root cause analysis
• Establishes and drives productivity pipeline roadmaps across departments and facility
• Work individually or as a team member to perform root cause analysis
• Responsible for managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Ensure the facility implements and maintains Continuous Improvement initiatives within the facility.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred

Skilled in:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong self-confidence.
• Strong will to drive change.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with autonomy.
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.

Ability to:

• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Ability to calculate figures.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.
• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Excellent keyboarding, record keeping and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.
• Must have a strong will to drive change and sustain.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two (2) years of college courses, preferred
• Two (2) or more years working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to Identify Problems
• Interested and capable in solving problems and driven to execute

Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.