Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BrightFarms is a national leader in the indoor farming industry, growing sustainable hydroponic leafy greens across a network of high-tech farms. The Continuous Improvement Specialist will lead Lean strategy development, training, coaching, and Kaizen initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and build a sustained culture of operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and refinement of LEAN strategies
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and productivity improvement through LEAN principles
- Develop and deliver LEAN training programs to employees at all levels of the organization, from frontline staff to senior management
- Ensure all team members are equipped with the skills to contribute to a continuous improvement culture
- Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to team leaders, managers, and employees on the application of LEAN tools and techniques
- Foster leadership development and cultivate a team-oriented, continuous improvement mindset
- Lead Kaizen events, workshops, and improvement initiatives aimed at improving manufacturing processes
- Ensure project goals are met, deadlines are adhered to, and results are sustained over time
- Analyze existing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas of waste
- Utilize LEAN tools such as Value Stream Mapping, root cause analysis, and DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) to drive improvements
- Work closely with operations, food safety, and PMO teams to identify areas for improvement and lead cross-functional teams in driving change
Skills
- * Possesses a deep understanding of Lean methodologies including: + 5S + Kaizen + Value stream mapping + Root cause analysis + Process optimization, and other continuous improvement tools
- * Effectively implement and sustain improvements across all levels of the organization
- * +5 years of experience with the practical application of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry
- * Experience training and coaching diverse teams
- * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- * Ability to motivate others at all levels of the organization
- * Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- * Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change and inspire a culture of continuous improvement
- * Ability to travel +/- 50%
- * BS in Engineering, Operations Management, or similar field
- * LEAN certification (Black Belt or Green Belt) is preferred
- * Good written and oral communications
- * Ability to interface with company personnel at all levels
Benefits
- Training, coaching, mentorship, support, and opportunities for employees
- Ability to travel +/- 50%
Company Overview
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