What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Leader position at Leprino Foods?
Within our Fort Morgan, CO manufacturing facility, we are seeking a highly qualified Continuous Improvement Lead to help grow, mentor, and support the almost 400 employees that call this facility home while focusing on projects that help create better efficiency, safer working environments, or raise employee engagement. Will you turn your passion for continuous improvement and driving for results into impact by directly contributing to fostering a healthy environment for the next generation of Leprino’s leaders to flourish?
At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $83,000 and $99,500. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.
Responsible for management of employees and/or project performance. Regularly monitors key performance indicator of team and project deliverables.
Responsible for performance management (performance reviews) of direct reports.
Demonstrates Leprino Food Company’s core values and ensures adherence to company policies.
Organizes, leads, and facilitates cross-functional project teams.
Analyzes activities between processes to determine gaps in hand-offs. Partners with internal teams to identify and roadmap best solution.
Partners with plant operators to identify and understand current processes and workflows and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Reviews training documentation for completion and identifies gaps. Provides support in updating documentation and training materials.
Gathers business requirements and identifies how/where process changes will fit. Defines options to meet needs. Supports the new definition adoption of new processes.
Develops, implements, and sustains process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
Tracks metrics that provide data for process measurement and identifies indications for future improvement opportunities.
Plans, performs, and implements process improvement initiatives. Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.
Leads process improvement initiatives through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis, and discussion of process alternatives to arrive at best practices.
Brings expertise or identifies SMES in support of multi-functional efforts in process improvements.
You have at least (Required):
College degree in Accounting, Engineering, or Operations Management or related field, or similar work experience in related industry, or equivalent work experience
5 years of experience in food manufacturing
1 years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, and Toyota Production Systems
Experienced in defining and implementing key business initiatives and processes
Experience in balancing key initiatives with limited resources. Understands priorities and ability to break down complex project items for team to execute
We Hope You Have (Preferred):
Knowledge and experience working within CI methodologies in the following areas: Kaizen, Standard Work, 5s Program, Process Mapping, Cause Mapping, and Project Management
Knowledgeable in systems (SAP, MES, BI)
Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience
Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that leverages the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.
Offering You In Return:
A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.
Our Story:
Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?
