Continuous Improvement Project Coordinator

Join Utz Brands - Drive Excellence Through Innovation!

At Utz, we're not just making snacks-we're crafting moments of joy. With over a century of heritage and a powerhouse portfolio including Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border, we're on a mission to become the fastest-growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale. And we're looking for passionate changemakers to help us get there.

Continuous Improvement Project Coordinator

Are you a process-driven innovator with a passion for lean thinking and operational excellence? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your ideas can shape the future of manufacturing? If so, this is your opportunity to lead transformative change across our plants and business units.

The CI Project Coordinator is responsible for directing process improvement activities to ensure that the overall business objectives are achieved. Provide support, guidance and action to drive lean behaviors targeting elimination of waste and variation from our manufacturing and business processes.

This role will be based in our Broadway facility in Hanover, PA. The required shift is dayshift, Monday-Friday, with flexibility required to work various shifts as needed.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with the CI leadership and site leadership team to establish and implement lean manufacturing concepts.
• Will be responsible for providing coaching and mentoring on project management skills, team facilitation, project execution and development of project cost savings.
• Work with area managers/supervisors regarding process improvement opportunities within their organizations.
• Develop and maintain business performance measures and conduct analysis of data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop & deliver presentations and basic training courses associated with process improvement.
• Ensure operational activities adhere to lean standards i.e. material flow, set-up reduction, 6S & workplace organization, communication cells, TPM, etc.
• Establish a program to develop and maintain standard operating procedures for existing processes and procedures.
• Support development and usage of key manufacturing systems, i.e. Redzone, ERP, CMMS, Production labeling software, and BI reports.
• Integration of Lean methodology/principles with other improvement initiatives, i.e. Safe Quality Food, Safety, etc.
• Share responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

What You Bring

• Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineer preferred or relevant work experience.
• 2-3 working experience with implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• Knowledge and understanding of Six Sigma methodology, Green Belt certification preferred and ability to achieve Black Belt certification
• Experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry with packaging and processing equipment desired

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other database programs
• Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, highly motivated, and organized with the ability to prioritize and follow through
• Ability to travel to other plants to support CI implementation
• Must be able to work in a proactive work environment, be an effective motivator, and trainer of people
• Must possess or have the aptitude and ability to quickly develop an in-depth working knowledge of applicable company procedures
• Show willingness to tackle new tasks and grow professionally as experience grows
• Ability to work flexible hours to manage a multi shift operation

External Recruitment Process:

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Why Utz?

We believe our associates are the heartbeat of our success. That's why we offer:

• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your voice.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• A robust benefits package including:




• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer match 401k
• Profit sharing
• Employee stock purchase plan
• And much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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