What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Partner position at Roskam Foods?
Position Description And Purpose
Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.
Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.
Key Essential Functions/Duties
AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.
We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.
Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.
Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.
Key Essential Functions/Duties
- Facilitate and lead improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools.
- Partner with business units to identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.
- Conduct root cause analysis and develop actionable solutions to address performance gaps.
- Train and coach employees at all levels on CI methodologies and tools.
- Monitor and report on project outcomes, including cost savings, productivity gains, and quality improvements.
- Support the development and deployment of standard work, visual management, and performance metrics.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through engagement, communication, and recognition.
- Collaborate with leadership to align CI initiatives with strategic goals and KPIs.
- Maintain documentation and ensure sustainability of implemented improvements.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process engineering.
- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication abilities.
- Experience with CI tools such as value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, DMAIC, and PDCA.
- Proficiency in data analysis and project management software.
AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.
We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.