Continuous Improvement Engineer

The role

The Continuous Improvement Engineer drives projects from beginning to completion to improve business operations in logistics and distribution. This role focuses on process design, project management, implementation, and data analysis to support the Operations team and 3PL business expansion.

What you will do

• Support the launch of new projects and initiatives across the country with a focus on West Coast fulfillment operations.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Production and Delivery Operations.
• Support the team managing the start-up, validation, and sustainment of software and systems.
• Recommend processes and modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and production yields.
• Determine skills necessary for equipment/process operability and establish training requirements.
• Develop and coach current CI Engineers.
• Analyze data using basic statistical tools and value stream mapping to identify improvement opportunities.
• Employ working knowledge of standard-work to ensure safety, quality and productivity.
• Use basic Lean Principles to develop process improvement initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of lean projects using tools such as 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen.

Required qualifications

• Five-to-seven years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, warehouse and/or delivery operations environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, project management or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Supply, Innovation, Customer Care, and Marketing.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with little supervision and in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated experience recognizing and identifying root causes for subtle differences in processes and data sets.
• Ability to Coach and practice a disciplined Lean daily management approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-starter attitude and an ability to attack problems with minimal direction.
• Strong Experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications, and project management software such as Jira and Confluence.
• Skilled in the use of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint at an Intermediate level.
• Skilled in learning new concepts quickly.

Nice to have

• Minimum of a Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Commuter benefits

About the company

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. The company delivers organic produce, meats, seafood, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states.