Continuous Improvement EngineerActive$85K–$90K
The opportunity
Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine,…
What you'll do
Work with cross-functional teams to support the launch of new projects and: initiatives across the country, with a specific focus on our West Coast fulfillment operations.
Maintain a thorough understanding of our Production and Delivery Operations.
Responsible for supporting the team that manages the start-up, validation,: and sustainment of our existing and incoming software and systems.
Recommend processes, procedures, and modifications to improve production: efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and production yields for existing products.
Determine appropriate skills necessary for equipment/process operability and: establishing training requirements.
Develop and coaches current CI Engineers, developing a deep bench of lean-focused teammates.
What they're looking for
- Analyze data, use of basic statistical tools, and use value stream mapping to: gain a deeper understanding of processes and identify strategic improvement opportunities.
- Employ a working knowledge of standard-work to ensure every work activity is: properly defined, displayed (point-of-use) and accurately followed by every person to enable safety adherence, consistent quality and productivity being achieved.
- Use basic Lean Principles to develop process improvement initiatives.
- Manage a portfolio of lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving: quality to provide greater valve; implements such tools as: 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen.