Continuous Improvement

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day.
​​This role supports daily execution of Winland Excellence/MOS routines at the site. The role works closely with operators and supervisors to identify gaps, solve problems at the source, and help teams build confidence in basic CI tools.​

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

ND Grand Forks

Job Type:

Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

Job Posting Title:

Continuous Improvement

Job Description:

Schedule: Primary Work schedule is 1st shift with understanding the facility is a 24/7 operation

Work Location: 1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $61,000 to $82,500

Annually with additional bonus potential (*if position is bonus eligible) 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. 

Roles and Responsibilities:  

​​• Support daily execution of MOS, standard work and visual management routines. 
• Partner with operators and supervisors to solve problems at the source—not just document them. 
• Assist with improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost. 
• Help teams use practical CI tools such as 5 Whys, PDCA, kaizen, 5S and visual management. 
• Track key metrics, highlight performance gaps and escalate barriers that slow execution. 
• Support CIL, centerline, defect handling and standard work adherence at line level. 
• Spend the majority of time on the floor supporting execution, coaching and follow-through. 
• Support teams in using PDCA, kaizen and focused improvement events to deliver site productivity and cost savings goals. 
 
What Success Looks Like:
• Teams visibly use standard work and problem-solving tools. 
• Issues are identified, assigned and addressed in real time. 
• Operators and supervisors grow more confident in improving their work. 
• Daily MOS actions are current, visible and tied to plant priorities. 
• Assigned CSI work has clear owners, due dates and status updates.​

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

​​• Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• 2+ years in manufacturing, operations, engineering, CI or a similar environment. 
• Working knowledge of basic problem solving, visual management, 5S, standard work and data tracking preferred. 
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Travel Requirements: 

​​Occasional travel to business meetings and/or company locations may be required​

Physical Demands:

• Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.  

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.  

• Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.  

• Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.  

• Employee must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership.  

• Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed.  

• Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned  

• Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management. 

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.