fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
job purpose:The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer reports to the CI Manager and plays a critical role in supporting and implementing CI initiatives to improve production performance, reduce waste, lowercosts, while also enhancing safety and quality process across the dairy bottling manufacturing facility. Leveraging their experience in the beverage manufacturing environment while fostering a collaborative working culture with the other CI members and departments will be crucial to success.
This role is a hands-on, floor-focused contributor who supports operational excellence efforts through direct engagement with manufacturing teams and processes.
responsibilities:
Implement Lean tools and processes across the organization in support of the Operational Excellence frameworkincluding VisualDaily Management,6S, Leader Standard Work, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, etc.
Develop and drivekey actions ontheOp-Ex Leanroadmap for the site, supporting siteobjectivesand CI priorities.
Drive cultural change throughon-goingteaching and coaching across all levels of the organization on the use of lean tools and principles to drive continuous improvement.
Lead complexproblem-solvingefforts across the organization.
Coach and support problem solving using a wide range of tools including Just-Do-IT, A3, Kaizen, Pareto, DMAIC, 8D, etc.
Lead the deployment and maintenance of key standard work initiatives including Centerlines (CL), Clean-Inspect-Lubricate (CIL), Preventative Maintenance (PM), etc.
Analyze manufacturing processes toidentifyimprovement opportunities related to waste reduction, efficiency, quality, and safety using tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), time studies, and basic line balancing.
Support improvements in key manufacturing performance indicators such as OEE, throughput, yield, and downtime reduction.
Support CI projects from problem identification through implementation and sustainment, including action tracking and follow-up.
Assistin developing and documenting standard work and best practices to ensure improvements are sustained over time.
Collect and analyze operational data to support KPI tracking and performance reviews.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS to support effective implementation of improvement actions.
skills/qualifications required:
Bachelor's degree in engineering,Operations Management, oranothertechnical field.
2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment with exposure to continuous improvement activities.
Extensive experience with Lean tools and principlesincluding:Visual Daily Management, 6S, Leader Standard Work, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, etc.
Strongproblem-solvingexperience using a variety of tools to identify rootcausesand develop corrective and preventative actions.
Strong analytical and team-based problem-solving skills. Experience in data analysis for driving improvements.
Capable of leading and developingLean / Continuous Improvementprocesses.
Ability to coach, mentor, and/or trainacross all levels of the organization.
Goal-oriented and self-driven withhigh levelsof personal accountability and discipline for team, company, and personal growth.
Experience with various methods of managing and tracking improvement projects with cross-functional teams.
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
How fairlife Nourishes You
At fairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition... For full info follow application link.
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].
