Process Improvement Engineer

Process Improvement Engineer

Job Locations

US-OR-Medford

Requisition ID

2025-4022

# of Openings

Category (Portal Searching)

Manufacturing

Summary

About Amy's

At Amy's Kitchen, we're more than just a food company-we're a family-owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation, our purpose is clear : to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well.

We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top-notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy's, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time.

Perks are as delicious as our meals!

Comprehensive health plans with Medical, Eye & Dental coverage, including virtual physical therapy options. Mental health support to nourish your well-being. 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts to plan for the future. Referral Rewards and Scholarship Program to celebrate and invest in our teams. Tuition Reimbursement Program to fuel your educational pursuits. Family-forming benefits because we support every stage of life's journey. Paid Time Off for vacations and sick days, with 9 paid US Holidays annually to savor those special moments. Amy's product discount reimbursement to keep your pantry stocked, plus remote gym discounts to keep you moving and grooving! Join us and indulge in a career where the benefits are as fulfilling as our food!

Compensation : Starting at $94,500 / yr. Depending on Experience

Location : 441 West Antelope Rd. White City, OR 97503

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving continuous and sustainable improvement projects in the manufacturing plant. They demonstrate proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and leverages them to lead high-impact projects that improve Safety, that remove disengaging tasks to improve Employee Engagement, that improve Delivery, that reduce Cost, and that unlock plant Capacity. The Process Improvement Engineer will work closely with the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager, plant leadership, and the Plant Controller to identify these projects.

Lead plantwide projects that will create high impact. Projects will focus on improvement in Safety, Employee Engagement, Delivery, Cost, and / or Capacity.

• Partner with CI Manager, plant leadership, and the Plant Controller to identify and be assigned projects. Provides updates regularly to CI Manager. Escalates project barriers to CI Manager as necessary. Consistently delivers target savings on projects.
• Demonstrate a year-over-year continuous savings mindset. Attend regular reviews with plant and company leadership to measure savings generated and align on forecasted savings on future projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in continuous improvement tools / methodologies in leading projects. Teaches and mentors other team members on the tools / methodologies.
• Participate in the daily accountability process through the Management Operating System.
• Become a leadership example through Gemba walks and front-line engagement.
• Collaborate and partners with other team members and plant leaders to share best practices, maintain standards and assist corporate initiatives.
• In her / his absence, the CI Manager can cover their duties and responsibilities.

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTERATIONS

Certification in Lean and Six Sigma preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Conditions of high moisture and slippery floors may be encountered. As a food manufacturing facility, the individual must recognize, apply and adhere to industry Good Manufacturing Practices.

TRAVEL

Minimal, potentially to other plants or team meetings.