Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Position Title : Continuous Improvement Engineer

Reports To : Director of Plant Engineering

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Grade : 9

Pay Range : $94,000-$134,000

Position Overview :

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and driving the reduction of process losses and inefficiencies across all production areas. This role combines data-driven engineering with Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize performance, reduce waste, enhance quality, and improve overall operational reliability. The CI Engineer partners cross-functionally to design and implement sustainable systems that promote continuous learning, process discipline, and long-term cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

Process Loss Reduction & Data Analysis

• Lead data collection, analysis, and model development to identify and quantify losses throughout the facility (mass balance, product yields, line efficiencies, downtime, waste, etc.).
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate accounting and financial impact of losses.
• Design, implement, and maintain tracking systems and dashboards for product loss, scrap, and process performance data.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective / preventive action plans to eliminate recurring losses.
• Conduct daily and weekly loss reviews; communicate trends and recommend improvements.

Continuous Improvement Leadership

Systems, Process & Equipment Optimization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Skills & Qualifications Required

Skills & Qualifications Preferred

Physical Requirements :

Work Schedule :

Typically, Monday-Friday 7am-4pm with flexibility to support a 24 / 7 / 365 operation as needs

arise.

Compensation :

At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, we value a fair and comprehensive approach to compensation. Our wage range for this role is determined by various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an employee to start at or near the top of the range for the position. Compensation decisions are made based on individual job circumstances considering skill level, previous experience, and education requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Non-Discrimination Policy :

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job duties are prohibited from disclosing this information to unauthorized individuals, except in specific circumstances outlined by applicable laws and regulations (41 CFR 60-1.35(c)).

General Statement :

All Cayuga employees recognize that the success and prosperity of the company is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are expected to treat each other in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, to be at work for their assigned shift and to work safely as a team. Employees must be self-starters who can relate to all levels of the organization.

Disclaimer :

o All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

o This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

o The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

o This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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