Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Who We Are

Welcome to Calbee America Inc. Harvest the Power of Nature.

Calbee was founded in Japan in 1949, and quickly grew to become the largest, most well-respected snack food company in the country. In 1970, Calbee America introduced our authentically Asian Shrimp Chips to a brand-new audience in North America, and people couldn't get enough of their irresistibly savory flavors. Today, from our award-winning Harvest Snapsto our Asian-inspired Takoyaki Balls you can find many more exciting Calbee offerings in the US, which means there are lots of different ways to enjoy a uniquely delicious, better-for-you snack.

• Over 20 production facilities in 11 countries and regions
• $1.99 Billion in global revenue (*fiscal year 2023)
• Over 4,839 employees (as of March 31, 2023)
  
  

Our Mission:

Calbee America Inc. offers a wide range of snacks and creative solutions to meet and exceed our customer's needs. Our fun and tasty products are innovative, exciting, and made with nature's goodness; proudly developed, produced, and delivered to our consumers by ONE Calbee family-a united community where we grow together by mutual respect and care.

General Position Summary

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for driving and embedding a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. This role identifies, plans, and implements improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in process improvement or operational excellence.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred).
• Certified Change Management Professional (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred).
• Proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement tools.
• Familiarity with data visualization and analytics software like RedZone.
• General office equipment, including computers and project management tools.
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Leadership Development: Mentor, train, and empower team members in continuous improvement principles and methodologies. Promote the company's core values, strategies, and improvement objectives.
• Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies and implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to optimize operations and workflows.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure that improvement initiatives align with the organization's strategic goals and customer requirements.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics to identify areas of improvement and track the impact of implemented changes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other departments to identify shared goals and streamline processes across the organization.
• Change Management: Develop and implement strategies to support the adoption of new processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Project Management: Manage and oversee multiple improvement projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and measurable results.
• Innovation Leadership: Cultivate a forward-thinking environment that anticipates changes and drives innovative solutions through CI activities.
• Resource Management: Optimize the allocation of resources (time, personnel, tools) to achieve continuous improvement goals.
• Knowledge Sharing: Document and share best practices, lessons learned, and improvement tools across the organization.
• Team Building: Foster collaboration and a sense of ownership within improvement teams.
• Problem-Solving Expertise: Lead teams in analyzing root causes and developing sustainable solutions.
• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and food safety standards throughout improvement initiatives.
• Standardization: Establish and maintain standardized processes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and address risks associated with operational inefficiencies or process changes.
• Training Programs: Develop and deliver training to employees on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Cross functional support coverage when needed.
• Uphold high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Always ensure a clean and safe working area.
  
  

Job Dimensions:

Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma Expertise, Analytical Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Change Management, Project Management, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Documentation.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is performed in an office and production environments with moderate to loud noise levels.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully complete the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to frequently sit and occasionally must stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities include the ability to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen, measure or identify using eyesight and adjust vision focus.

Infrequent travel required.

Calbee North America is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sexreligion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status or any other legally protected status.