Continuous Improvement Engineer

TITLE: Continuous Improvement Engineer 

LOCATION: Onsite in Alsip, IL 
 

COMP RANGE:   $84,000 - $107,000  

Griffith Foods is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support the deployment, execution, and sustainment of the Griffith Production System, providing hands-on execution, problem solving and coaching on the shop floor level to deliver measurable quality improvements. 

This is your opportunity to put your expertise in leading and optimizing manufacturing processes with a company making a positive worldwide impact in the food industry.  

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, your responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting the execution of Griffith’s Production System, following the roadmap and established targets. 

• Facilitating Kaizen events and improvement workshops such as SMED, VSM, A3 problem solving, and basic DMAIC projects 

• Supporting the execution of Griffith’s Performance Excellence projects with clearly defined charters, milestones, and benefit tracking. 

• Delivering Lean/TPM training, support certification pathways (White/Yellow Belt), along with promoting OKAM activities within factory teams. 

• Using root cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, basic FMEA) to support elimination of repeat deviations and safety incidents. 

• Working collaboratively with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and HR to coordinate improvement activities, events, and training.  

The Continuous Improvement Engineer position is well-suited for you if you have functional knowledge and experience of the following:  

• Data & Analytics: KPI tracking, Pareto charts, trend analysis, Excel-based analysis; familiarity with OEE systems. 

• Manufacturing Fundamentals: Production processes, quality systems (HACCP/GMPs), maintenance workflows, basic cost drivers. 

• Continuous Improvement Methods: PDCA, standard confirmation, Gemba observation techniques. 

• Supply Chain Fundamentals: Awareness of how throughput, yield, and schedule adherence impact service and inventory. 

• Food/CPG Manufacturing Awareness: Understanding of plant operations, sanitation, changeovers, and regulatory requirements. 

Qualified candidates will have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field  

• 3-5 years in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement roles.  

• Working knowledge of Lean/CI tools (5S, A3, SMED, VSM basics) 

• Experience supporting manufacturing improvement initiatives. 

• Confidence in facilitating small groups and shop floor activities. 

• willingness to work onsite in ALSIP, IL 5 days per week 

• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.  

What will set you apart: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Operations-related discipline. 

• Food/CPG manufacturing and BRC/HACCP exposure preferred  

• 5-7 years in manufacturing with hands-on Lean/CI application. 

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 

This role is affiliated to the ALSIP, IL location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance that location and will be  to come into that location.  You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.  

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: