Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team!

Position Overview : We are seeking a Lean Continuous Improvement Specialist to collaborate with operational leadership in driving Lean initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role is instrumental in identifying inefficiencies, implementing sustainable process enhancements, and supporting long-term strategies that boost productivity, quality, and cost savings.

From Our Manager : "This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making meaningful impact as a driving force for continuous improvement. In this role, you'll take the lead on enhancing operational efficiency across our swine production system, working independently and building strong cross-functional relationships. You'll play a key role in implementing Lean principles and shaping the future of our performance-driven culture".

What You Will Do :

• Assist in training team members on Lean program objectives, while supporting the planning and execution of Kaizen events using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities that reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance execution by leveraging available resources such as people, materials, and finances.
• Collaborate with production sites and support departments to drive continuous improvement, develop clear implementation plans and timelines, and resolve technical problems with appropriate resources.
• Solicit employee buy-in to support successful change management initiatives and ensure sustained improvements across all levels.
• Conduct in-depth analyses to assess current conditions, evaluate improvement potential, and communicate intervention needs to the Lean / Continuous Improvement Manager.
• Monitor execution at Lean-trained sites through routine audits of tools like 5S and Standard Work, while teaching and tracking performance metrics and key deliverables.

What You Offer Us :

What We Offer You :

Reports To : Live Operations Continuous Improvement Manager

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.