Within our flagship “Lemoore West” manufacturing facility located in Lemoore, California – Leprino is seeking an Associate CI Engineer & Trainer to support the 1,000 employees that call this facility home.

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $74,000 and $87,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

• The Associate Continuous Improvement Engineer/Trainer will have a deep understanding of the cultural as well as technical needs of Leprino’s manufacturing process.

• Responsible in assisting with the training and coaching needs for plant personnel in Continuous Improvement principles and practices.

• Projects will target production opportunities with a high-level impact on financial performance and Lean understanding.

• This position will assist teams in deploying tools, technology, policies, and processes to improve operational effectiveness with efficiency and customer satisfaction (both internal and external).

• Responsible for utilizing multiple tools and methodologies to analyze data which is utilized as a key driver in performance opportunities.

• The role is responsible for training, coaching, and counseling the local plant members in best practices and individual development alongside the Plant CI Leadership.

• Partners with internal teams to identify and roadmap best solution. Then trains and coaches the team on the CI Tool set to achieve the solution.

• Responsible for managing projects and project team’s performance. Regularly monitors key performance indicators of team and project deliverables.

• Evaluates and generates manuals/SOPs for operations, equipment, or processes

• Able to create AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks drawings, read and create schematics and flow diagrams.

• Possess the passion and knowledge for understanding manufacturing equipment inside and out

• Experience in troubleshooting equipment failures and reliability opportunities

• Collaboration with our Engineering team for standardization

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, or Operations Management OR 3-5 years equivalent relevant work experience.

• At least one year of leadership/supervisory experience (production or project teams).

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, or Toyota Production Systems in a manufacturing environment.

• Experienced in defining and creating processes as well as training facilitation.

  
  

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience applying and teaching CI methodologies in the following areas: Kaizen, Standard Work, 5s Program, Process Mapping, Cause Mapping, RCA, and Project Management.

• Knowledgeable in SAP, MES, or PowerBI.

• Experienced in AutoCAD / SolidWorks drafting software.

Leprino Foods embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?