Continuous Improvement Coordinator - Acorn

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus's mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with plant management to identify areas for improvement and prioritize projects based on potential impact on KPIs.

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams in executing improvement projects using continuous improvement tools such as Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Kaizen events.

• Take ownership of the 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient workplace.

• Develop, update, and analyze key metrics related to operational performance, quality, cost, and efficiency.

• Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) to address and resolve production issues, quality incidents, and customer complaints.

• Implement and sustain improvements in processes, workflows, and procedures to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.

• Provide training and mentorship to team members on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.

• Act as a change agent by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

• Proven experience (X years) in a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment, with a demonstrated ability to lead improvement initiatives and drive results.

• Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean Six Sigma principles, 5S methodology, SOP development, SPC, RCAs, and Kaizen events.

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from initiation through to completion.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to collect and analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in leading cross-functional teams and facilitating workshops and training sessions.

Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.