Continuous Improvement Specialist I

At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.

Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us!

Continuous Improvement Specialist I

Plymouth, WI (On-site)

This position plays a key role in driving a culture of sustainable change throughout the organization by supporting the deployment of Operational Excellence initiatives. The primary focus of this role is to lead and assist with projects that promote continuous improvement and generate measurable cost savings, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Production to identify opportunities for improvement within the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Operations leaders to select key projects to reduce operational costs and improve product quality.
• Teach and utilize Operational Excellence tools and techniques (i.e. Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing).
• Influence other employees to participate in Operational Excellence objectives.
• Actively participate in the sharing and application of manufacturing best practices.
• Actively lead Continuous Improvement teams (i.e. Problem Solving Circles and Kaizen Teams) as directed by the Operational Excellence Manager.
• Develop and communicate the results of process improvement efforts.
• Work with leadership to validate process improvement results.
• Perform special projects as assigned by leadership to support quality, food safety, or line start-up needs.
• Performance of other duties as requested by management, Operational Excellence Manager, and/or Senior Director of Manufacturing - Operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate Degree in Quality or Process Engineering preferred, or the equivalent of one to three years of relevant experience with Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• Two to three years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or quality role. Safety experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, results-driven environment.
• Must be able to work independently and drive results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Sound and accurate judgment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Redzone Production System, and Tableau.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, preferred understanding of high-speed food manufacturing facility.
• Ability to use Minitab for basic statistical analysis.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You:

We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, flexibility, and fun at work.

To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides: 

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, AAA, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.