Continuous Improvement Lead

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

The Continuous Improvement Lead provides problem solving, leadership, facilitation, and communication for all departments at the Avon location.

Salary range is $85k-95k annually

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  Work closely with plant controller on setting cost savings budget goals.

  
  
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  Collaborate with plant controller on cost savings/cost deployment monthly updates.

  
  
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  Collaborates with all department shifts to ensure consistent implementation of new improved processes.

  
  
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  Assist in creation and publication of Swipeguide content for all departments.

  
  
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  Attend required CI trainings as provided by the company.

  
  
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  Scheduled meetings and reporting with Global Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Director.

  
  
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  Cross communication with global CI professional team.

  
  
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  Utilization of power BI reports for cost deployment.

  
  
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  Monitor plant KPIs and take part in problem solving for improvement possibilities.

  
  
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  Utilize CI tools to identify opportunities and facilitate continuous improvement teams/events/workshops.

  
  
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  Assist in the identification and implementation of Visual Factory Management tools for the shop floor.

  
  
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  Assists operators in problem solving and provide mentoring on the use of effective problem solving methodologies.

  
  
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  Develop employee understanding of and engagement in the effective use of continuous improvement tools to meet or exceed key performance indicators as defined by the organization.

  
  
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  Actively monitors the work areas for safety and quality hazards, makes recommendations for change, and assist in implementing change.

  
  
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  This position will follow and promote all Quality and FS procedures to ensure compliance with FSSC22000, regulatory, quality, customer, and company requirements.

  
  
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  Other duties as assigned.

  
  

• A minimum of 3 years' experience including leadership and CI experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem solving and facilitation skills.
• Good math skills and a mechanical background are helpful for this position.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of MSOffice.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and GMP's preferred.
• Experience in data collection systems in current use.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and appropriate supporting programs (e.g., cleaning, sanitation, pest management, etc.) is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and systems, including ISO22000 and ISO9001 is a plus.

We offer

Healthcare, dental, and vision - 1st of the month after hire
401k match up to 6%
Company paid life insuranceWellness Subsidy
Pay for Skills Program
Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Adoption Assistance

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.