Continuous Improvement Specialist

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!

At BrightFarms were on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we dont just want to grow greattasting greens we want them to do good as well: for the planet for the health of people and for the wellbeing of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools training support and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people they do good for the world.

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of hightech sustainable hydroponic farms. We currently operate six hightech greenhouse farms with three new regional greenhouse hubs opening this year. BrightFarms fresh lettuce options from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits are available in more than 4500 retail stores across the East Coast and Midwest.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive the development training and coaching of Lean strategies across BrightFarms. This role is critical in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence ensuring that processes are efficient costeffective and aligned with the companys strategic goals.

Specifically you will:

• Lead the design implementation and refinement of LEAN strategies
• Identify opportunities for process optimization waste reduction and productivity improvement through LEAN principles
• Develop and deliver LEAN training programs to employees at all levels of the organization from frontline staff to senior management
• Ensure all team members are equipped with the skills to contribute to a continuous improvement culture
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to team leaders managers and employees on the application of LEAN tools and techniques
• Foster leadership development and cultivate a teamoriented continuous improvement mindset
• Lead Kaizen events workshops and improvement initiatives aimed at improving manufacturing processes
• Ensure project goals are met deadlines are adhered to and results are sustained over time
• Analyze existing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies bottlenecks and areas of waste
• Utilize LEAN tools such as Value Stream Mapping root cause analysis and DMAIC (Define Measure Analyze Improve Control) to drive improvements
• Work closely with operations food safety and PMO teams to identify areas for improvement and lead crossfunctional teams in driving change

The ideal candidate has:

• Possesses a deep understanding of Lean methodologies including:
  • 5S
  • Kaizen
  • Value stream mapping
  • Root cause analysis
  • Process optimization and other continuous improvement tools
• Effectively implement and sustain improvements across all levels of the organization
• 5 years of experience with the practical application of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment preferably in the food industry
• Experience training and coaching diverse teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change and inspire a culture of continuous improvement
• Ability to travel / 50

Preferred qualifications:

• BS in Engineering Operations Management or similar field
• LEAN certification (Black Belt or Green Belt) is preferred
• Good written and oral communications
• Ability to interface with company personnel at all levels

Come grow with us the future is BRIGHT!

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age race color religion or creed national origin or ancestry sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender gender identity physical or mental disability veteran status genetic information ethnicity citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.