Continuous Improvement Associate

About Company:

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• Performance bonus potential
• 401k plan with company match

Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.

About the Role:

As a Continuous Improvement Associate in our Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing industry, you will play a crucial role in driving operational excellence and process improvement. You will be responsible for analyzing and identifying areas for improvement, developing and implementing solutions, and monitoring progress to ensure sustained success. Your contributions will directly impact our company's bottom line and help us maintain our position as a leader in the industry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Bachelor's degree in a supply chain related discipline and/or 0-3 equivalent years of experience

  • Retail and foodservice channel experience desired

  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel; experience with ERP Systems, SAP APO DP preferred

  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills

  • Ability to effectively communicate with multi-level personnel as well as suppliers, customers, and their representatives

  • Ability to work cross-functionally, convey complex issues, and maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change

  • Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions
• Conduct data analysis and process mapping to identify root causes and develop action plans
• Lead and facilitate process improvement projects, ensuring timely completion and sustainable results
• Provide training and support to team members on continuous improvement methodologies
• Monitor and report on progress, identifying opportunities for further improvement

Skills:

In this role, you will utilize your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing training and support to team members. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with process mapping and data analysis software will be necessary to conduct data analysis and monitor progress. Preferred qualifications such as Lean Six Sigma certification and project management experience will be beneficial in leading and facilitating process improvement projects.