Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Location: Whitestown, IN or Bethlehem, PA

Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will help create a zero-loss culture within our manufacturing network by supporting process improvements and building operator capabilities in a continuous improvement environment. This candidate will teach, coach, influence, and act as an ambassador, contributing to the development of a continuous improvement culture and mindset in our Hershey Lean vision. A core function of the role will be managing Redzone and supporting the implementation of Hershey Lean and all standards associated with it.

He/she will implement tracking processes and maintain the loss data on the lines to ensure top losses are addressed. The loss data will enable the development of our zero-loss diagnostic tool, designed to support a CI Plan to meet the savings targets for the organization.

Main Responsibilities:

• Drive daily problem-solving and data-driven planning as the problem-solving leader for targeted manufacturing operations.
• Work with CI Manager and Plant Leadership team to execute standards using daily management systems through Redzone and S4.

• Complete CI Training in the use of basic root cause analysis tools, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, and SMED.
• Provide expertise in all areas of waste reduction, simplification, Lean, Six Sigma, and quality improvement methods.
• Support Food Safety and Quality Initiatives within all locations.
• Work with Training Supervisors to support training for front-line operators for the use of Redzone and Hershey Lean tools.

• Learn Redzone to support administrative functions associated with the management of data in Redzone.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated change management skills.
• Able to develop action plans based on problems identified on the floor.

• Patience, perseverance, flexibility, and a passion to drive Lean culture across all facilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experienced in data collection and analysis.

• Preferred experience with Redzone, PowerApps, PowerBI, S4, O365 tools

• Ability to work in a high-pressure, result-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 Years' experience in an automated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM.
• Knowledge of Redzone is preferred.
• Previous experience in facilitating training with hourly and salaried employees is preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 20% to various facilities in the US.
• Facilitation and team-building experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and coach others.