Continuous Improvement Engineer
WK Kellogg Co
- Memphis, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leveraging Tools for Success – Deploy TPM, 6 Sigma and HPO methodologies, systems, and tools under the Kellogg-IWS umbrella to deliver site OEE and cost savings goals through 100% employee engagement.
- Driving Continuous Improvement – Collaborate with hourly personnel and supervisors to identify and troubleshoot chronic and sporadic losses through data analysis. Additionally, you’ll positively impact our results as you utilize K-IWS systems and tools to reduce minor stops and breakdowns.
- Fostering Waste Reduction behaviors – We’ll rely on you to build the site loss analysis, drive and support cost ideations and diagnostics, tracking and communicating projects for visibility between other plant functions and teams.
- Empowering Teams – Develop and execute training for operations, leadership, and plant associates on K-IWS methodologies, systems, and tools. As an effective trainer, you’ll also support plant implementation of AM and RM by coaching supervisors and managers to ensure their capability to lead work teams.
- Win The Day – Technical mastery in the making and packing processes of your assigned line to coach. Identify daily sources of loss, activate root cause methodologies and implement solutions to low hanging opportunities.
- High school diploma or GED and experience in continuous improvement initiatives or bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or another technical or business field.
- Proven experience leading CI tools usage (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, KWS, IWS, HPO).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization is required.
- Ability to plan the work ahead and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability in problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Proficiency in Office 365, especially in Power BI and Power Apps.
- Proficiency in PI Vision Suite and/or another LEDS system.
- Expert in autonomous maintenance, reliability maintenance and focused improvement.
- Union environment experience.
- Food manufacturing experience a plus
- Healthcare coverage, including vision and dental.
- Savings and Investments contributions and match
- Paid Time Off
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage