Continuous Improvement Analyst

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JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for organizing, supporting, and assisting the continuous improvement program at Lunds & Byerlys. Specifically, this position is tasked with planning and developing organizational processes with quality and efficiency improvements, establishing performance metrics for continuous improvement events, conducting and assisting with continuous improvement events, assisting with measuring the achievements of the continuous improvement initiatives, assisting with continuous improvement assessment and supporting 5s initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines.

• Support in the development and refinement of the continuous improvement implementation plan
• Monitor and support the continuous improvement program initiative for all locations; on-going continuous improvement program follow-up, including 5S initiatives, hour by hour charts, SQCD boards, 30-day lists, standard work forms
• Support and assist with food manufacturing initiatives
• Assist with managing and prioritizing continuous improvement projects, initiatives and special projects
• Assist to identify cost reduction opportunities and long-term improvement opportunities
• Measure and document progress towards meeting objectives related to continuous improvement processes and programs
• Report goals and goal achievement, track and report ROI and results
• Train on continuous improvement concepts and tools
• Train in continuous improvement philosophy, tools and techniques and continuous improvement practices
• Propose, plan and lead continuous improvement events

OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)

1. Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education
   1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent desired;
   2. Continuous improvement program or similar training
2. Experience
   1. Two or more years of progressive experience in a manufacturing and/or retail environment
   2. Continuous improvement implementation and/or engineering experience desired
   3. Training experience desired
3. LFHI Competencies expected of all employees include: action oriented, communicates effectively, customer focus and instills trust.
4. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   1. A service-oriented individual with a high energy, positive and friendly demeanor
   2. Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects
   3. Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Visio)
   4. Strong organizational abilities
   5. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously to routinely meet cost and schedule parameters
   6. Ability to analyze complex situations involving diverse data and information such that common causes and threads of similarity are identified for appropriate action
   7. Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
   8. Ability to gather, compile and analyze data from various sources including production facilities, engineering, shipping, inventory, quality, labor, machine data, utilities and other areas
   9. Knowledge of GMP, USDA, FDA, OSHA, AIB and all other regulatory agencies rules
   10. Ability to follow through
   11. Project management and decision making skills
   12. Ability to learn new concepts and assist with classroom training and practical experiences and exercises
   13. Ability to work effectively with all departments as well as customers and suppliers to accomplish objectives with positive outcomes for all involved
   14. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of continuous improvement or similar (including, but not limited to VSM, Voice of the Customer, continuous improvement leadership, one-piece flow, and 5S)
   15. Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT USED, IF APPLICABLE

Equipment Used

• Office Equipment (this may include computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)