62 continuous improvement jobs found in Chicago, IL

About World's Finest® Chocolate Family-owned for three generations, World's Finest® Chocolate crafts our unique family recipe from our sweet home Chicago. By using only the finest raw ingredients, we ensure that every piece will satisfy your chocolate cravings. Since 1949, our fundraising products have helped our customers raise over $4,000,000,000. We are equally proud to create Queen Anne® cordial cherries and a scrumptious selection of gift items. Summary Members of the WFC Continuous Improvement department serve as key leaders to identify and reduce waste and product variation through application of basic Continuous Improvement methodologies, such as Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma. Lead and support teams launched in the plant to identify and eliminate waste and variation. Lead and assist in the implementation of recommendations of employee ideas to improve efficiencies and reduce cost. Coach the company on all levels to strive for operational excellence. The...

Job Overview: The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager will be responsible for the delivery of process innovation & implementation, continuous improvement initiatives and driving results engagement at all levels. The role will create and embed Lean or similar principles and the supporting framework, to deliver business efficiencies and a CI culture. This role will manage and coordinate efforts to ensure performance management, cost reduction, quality improvement, and environmental footprint programs are developed and managed via a data-driven focus aligned with the organization’s strategic imperatives. Assures supply chain initiatives are focused and aligned on improving operational efficiencies and effectiveness; participates in strategic planning and provides leadership for performance management and quality improvement policy development. Key Functions and Accountabilities: (Not an all-inclusive list) Identify and facilitate continuous improvement (CI)...

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager Location: Bedford Park, IL Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire Pay rate: $115-120k/year Continuous Improvement Manager - Lean Manufacturing The goal of this position is to demonstrate maximum efficiency across the network of manufacturing facilities, continuously assessing critical processes and systems and implementing programs that will have long-term benefits. From these technical assessments, develop and implement targeted plans that address gaps in the facilities. As our manufacturing technology, automation and opportunity for optimization increase, we must transfer knowledge, network and leverage best practices within our manufacturing sites as we continue to develop a Lean Management System to run our facilities, as well as optimizing plant performance by ensuring a flawless implementation of our production system. Essential Job Functions: Develop plans, schedules, and budgets for projects to improve...

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling! Shift:   Full-Time, Summer 2024 Hourly Pay Rate:   $23/hr If you enjoy our products, you’ll really enjoy being a part of our team!   The Warehouse Continuous Improvement Internship is a full-time paid position for a current undergraduate or graduate student interested in a career in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management. This rotational internship will support our state-of-the-art Coca-Cola Distribution Centers in the geographic Midwest for approximately 12 weeks during Summer 2024. The role will be based in our Niles, IL offices with the opportunity to travel in our Midwest Business Unit. The intern will gain exposure to a variety of project-based work focused on improving both Distribution Center and Warehouse operations and financial performance. The intern will have the opportunity to support ProTrack, as well as various other systems supporting our Coca-Cola...

Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist Location: Northlake, IL Hire Type: Direct Hire Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S. Job Duties: Implement Kaizen (Lean) terminology and methodology. Oversee the implementation of the Continuous Improvement program. Participate and lead the site Kaizen and Blackbelt events. Interact with different departments onsite to complete assigned goals and objectives achieved during Kaizen Events or those that facilitate continuous improvement. Generate reports and analyze data from various databases to define Kaizen opportunities. Coordinate a variety of action items to sustain improvements made during Kaizen events. Work individually or facilitate a team activity to perform root cause...

Lead, Continuous Improvement Brief Impact Statement: Are you passionate about process improvement? Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a global company? We need people like you as we hire the best in the business and we're excited to have you join us as we continue to build a diverse and engaged workforce! Come be part of something special at CJ Logistics America! Position Overview: The Continuous Improvement Lead will support the implementation and execution of the CJ Logistics Operating System to maintain efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability, and maximize service and profitability.  This role will collaborate with internal and external customers to analyze current performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and establish action plans to optimize performance.  They will utilize lean techniques and thinking.  They will motivate others and drive continuous improvement by being a change agent who leads by example....

Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager, to lead and facilitate team efforts within a company-wide Lean Six-Sigma initiative. The chosen candidate will work out of our Downers Grove facility, and be responsible for execution of strategic objectives, centered around the improvement of operations processes, productivity and product quality. This is your opportunity to work in an environment where employees truly believe in the products they produce and the culture is focused on putting people first, working better together, being customer centered, focusing on forward thinking, and always committed to excellence. Flexco has consistently been named to the list of Illinois "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" by the National Association of Business Resources. Flexco offers generous packages including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance begin on day one (1) for full time employees 15 vacation days and 5...

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This role will be responsible for identifying areas of improvement, developing, and implementing improvement plans, and monitoring and reporting on the progress of these initiatives. Provides one-on-one coaching to managers and leaders to support lean effectiveness and development. Drive and foster a culture of sustainable change through the creation and embedding of LEAN methodology, and the supporting framework, to deliver business transformation. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and drive profitability.   RESPONSIBILITIES: -       Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. -       Analyze and identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and increased efficiency. -       Work...

About Us: Why Werner? Our wide-ranging industry leading product portfolio provides for an exciting and challenging work environment. Our Accounts Payable department is becoming a shared service center, and we are looking for a dynamic, curious, customer-focused individual to join our team. If that describes you, then please review our requirements below and consider this great opportunity with WernerCo. Overview: This role aims to improve the organization's performance by contributing to assigned projects in operational areas to develop projects focused on reducing cycle times, lead times, inventory and inventory costs, material flow, ergonomics, safety and Quality. Members of the Continuous Improvement team will work with all levels of the organization to learn what goes into processes from the person's view. This role reports to the Quality Manager. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions): • Responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement...

Job Title - Transformation Sr Analyst- Global Transportation Location: Remote Duration: 12 months Job Description Facilitates and participates in all aspects of TMS implementation and business process implementations including RFP/RFI, requirements gathering, use case scenarios, process design, system set-up and configuration, user training, testing, go-live support, and continuous improvement. This role will also design and implement non-TMS transportation-driven programs and support carrier freight invoicing and audit programs. Primary Duties Understands user operations, anticipates needs, and pursues efficient solutions through application configuration and deployment. Provides business process analysis and recommendations as it relates to the TMS and the associated integration points. Creates functional business specifications, testing strategies, sustainment plans, and implementation checklists. Articulates ideas and designs to regional transportation...

Description 100% remote is fine (possible in office training, so local candidates preferred) Logistics Analyst (Export Ops) Responsible for coordinating the development of all shipments, including raw materials for manufacturing support, intermediates (WIP) and finished goods, with domestic and international transportation suppliers. In addition, responsible for the management and execution of all shipping documentation with an emphasis on adherence to U.S. export law to satisfy customer requirements of clients international subsidiaries. Function also includes support activities such as data analysis, report generation, system maintenance and special projects Essential Duties And Responsibilities. Manage logistics pipeline between supplier and customer through manipulating and analyzing raw data from numerous sources. Control logistics process and develop strategies to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Examine effectiveness of strategies by...

The Manager, OMNI Transportation will oversee parcel, less than truckload transportation, and Dangerous Goods compliance for Harbor Freight. This person provides technical expertise and guidance to assure the safe and compliant transportation of regulated materials for Harbor Freight’s Supply Chain. The Manager, Omni Transportation is an analytical professional who passionately leads projects, enjoys quantitative problem solving, metrics, research, and seeing improvement from these actions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serve as the liaison and subject matter expert (SME) for Dangerous Goods, and final-mile delivery. Works with Harbor Freight internal stakeholders to implement Dangerous Goods policies, Standard Operating Procedures, training materials, and controls to support a culture of compliance with applicable regulations. Modernizes and leads automation projects to bring best tools to the front line for identifying and processing Dangerous Goods shipments....

Innovate the Future of Sustainable Protein! About Us: Pave Talent is thrilled to partner with a pioneering food technology company that's transforming the future of protein production. If you're a dynamic professional with a passion for innovation in food science, we invite you to be part of our client, a company committed to revolutionizing the way we eat. Join a dedicated team of over 175 employees and contribute to a sustainable, delicious, and globally impactful mission. 🔍 About the Role: Lead, Innovate, and Drive Projects to Success! As the Sr. Operations Manager – External Manufacturing, you'll play a pivotal role in our partner's mission. You will manage and optimize external manufacturing operations for this groundbreaking food technology company. Collaborate with third-party contract manufacturers, driving efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring seamless delivery of their products. Your work directly impacts global sustainable protein...

TITLE: Manager, Manufacturing Business Development REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Manufacturing Business Development LOCATION: Chicago, IL Lactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking candidates to join our team in Chicago. Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you! Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE. From...

Title - Logistic Project Professional 2 Job location- Alpharetta GA-30022 Duration- 3 months with opportunity to be hired full-time Job Description Hours of the Shift: 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday Remote/OnSite: 50% on site and 50% remote Travel Required 10% The logistics data analyst role is critical to driving specific, focused improvement in transportation, warehousing, customs compliance, freight payment, and logistics finance process and solutions. This role will support Smart Infrastructure (SI) Logistics functions but will be required to collaborate with other business units, locations, divisions, and cross-functional partners. Our metrics compilation and analysis will also be a key component of driving continuous improvement across all divisions. This is an active role to support the business to achieve a high standard of effectiveness and create end to end business solutions from the data to enable better logistics decisions. Responsibilities...

Sr. Director of Lean Enterprise The AZEK Company Location: Chicago, IL. The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1.2+ billion, and growing, industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance building products, and is highly committed to accelerating the use of recycled materials. We use our expertise in materials science to engineer and manufacture high-quality, sustainable residential and commercial building products that improve lives and businesses. All of Azek’s products are designed to replace wood, metal and other traditional materials in a variety of applications. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK). At AZEK, we don’t just accept diversity — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. AZEK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Chicago’s West...

Position Summary: Reporting to the North American Vice President of Procurement, the Category Manager has a crucial role in overseeing the Packaging Categories (primary and secondary) across North America. They also have a dotted line reporting structure to the Global Packaging Lead. The primary responsibilities of this role involve developing and executing a sourcing strategy aligned with the Global Packaging non-commodity procurement (NCP) lead to achieve productivity targets over a multi-year horizon. This position requires close collaboration with various stakeholders across the organization, including manufacturing, research and development (R&D), quality teams, and business unit (BU) leads. The goal is to identify and deliver cost savings, improve supplier performance, and enhance visibility into the total cost of ownership. The Category Manager is responsible for monitoring supplier performance through quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and driving continuous...

We are currently assisting our client, a Global Leader in their industry, with a Plant Manager search. This candidate will be responsible for managing the manufacturing operations for the plant, and for finding opportunities for production process improvements, building and maintaining employee relations, and the overall increase of operations efficiency. Responsibilities: Manage a team of supervisors, and laborers, to effectively perform production operations activities Lead and build solid working relationships with the plant employees Ensure daily area production requirements are met while maintaining high standards of quality Liaison with all departments to exchange information on improving existing area manufacturing procedures and systems Maintain safety standards for all assigned areas by ensuring safety requirements are met and policies are adhered to Conduct regular, timely reviews and yearly performance review for all direct reports and ensure timely review...

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For more than 120 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play. With almost 8,000 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, and efficiency. We’re big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you’re not just a number. You’ll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future. USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds...

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For more than 120 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play. With almost 8,000 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, and efficiency. We’re big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you’re not just a number. You’ll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future. USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds...