Operations Excellence/Industrial Engineer - Dallas, United States - Salad and Go

Description

Salad and Go is a one-of-a-kind drive-thru concept on a mission

to make fresh, nutritious food convenient and affordable for ALL.

Recipes from our very own Michelin-star trained chef are prepared in our own central kitchens, delivered directly to our stores where our team members prepare made to order salads, wraps and breakfast burritos for our guests.

Our food is offered at a price point that ensures accessibility:
everyone deserves a delicious meal.

Focused on a simple, convenient drive-thru only model, Salad and Go operates in more than 130 locations across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada and is expanding rapidly into new states.

As part of our mission, Salad and Go puts special emphasis on community outreach and philanthropic initiatives and fosters a company culture that prioritizes the wellbeing of all our team members.

Our one-of-a-kind model is fundamentally changing food systems and igniting a positive, life-changing movement toward better food for all.
Salad and Go is seeking an

Operations Excellence/Industrial Engineer

to develop and implement continuous improvement programs using key Lean/Six Sigma principles. This position will be onsite at our new 120,00 square foot facility in Garland, TX.

As the Operations Excellence/Industrial Engineer, you will:
Streamline the manufacturing process with the goal of eliminating waste and improving efficiency
Prioritize and coordinate improvement projects
Analyze process data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvement
Plan/Lead Lean Sigma, process improvement, and capital projects
Manage engineering projects schedules and budgets
Recommend cost and process improvement projects for future years for the food manufacturing plants
Assist food manufacturing facilities with SOP standardization and development, and operator training plan implementation
Assist production team with commissioning of new equipment
Develop and audit Value Stream Maps to identify process improvement opportunities
Develop, manage, and monitor KPI's relevant to the process and business
Train and mentor team members in the use of lean tools, ensuring transfer of knowledge, and creating a culture of continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required
A minimum of four years of experience leading and implementing Lean and continuous improvement initiatives in a food manufacturing environment preferred
Fresh produce, food and beverage or similar industry experience required
Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations strongly preferred
Experience implementing root cause analysis systems
Green Belt Six Sigma or comparative experience
Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving tools/methods
Experience with data collection and data analysis with the goal of identifying improvement opportunities
Strong communication skills, time management and self-direction
Demonstrated, strong project management skills required
Benefits
Competitive pay + bonus potential
Unlimited PTO (paid time off)
Paid sick time
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k program with company match
Growth potential with a fast-growing company
Free Salad and Go meals

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Salad and Go will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Salad and Go is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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