Continuous Improvement Engineer (East Coast Based)

About Divert

Divert, Inc. is an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™. The company creates advanced technologies and sustainable infrastructure to prevent wasted food, driving social and environmental impact.

Today, the U.S. alone generates more than 100 million tons of wasted food annually, with over 50% going to landfills or incinerators. What’s more, wasted food contributes 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Divert is tackling these crises head on, delivering immense progress towards eliminating wasted food through its unique solutions – from converting wasted food into renewable fuels to feeding those in need.

Divert works with the top retailers in the industry, including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, CVS, Kroger, Target, and others, and nearly 5,400 retail stores across the U.S., providing technology, logistics, and anaerobic digestion facilities to help retailers reach their sustainability goals. The company processes more than 232,000 tons of wasted food a year and, through its collaboration with some of the nation’s largest food retailers and relationships with local food banks and nonprofits, Divert has facilitated the donation of more than 10 million pounds of food to people, rather than going to waste.

Position Summary

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and driving process improvement initiatives within the company. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, develop plans to implement changes, and measure the impact of these changes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process improvement methodologies, project management, and data analysis.

Location & Travel: Ideal candidates for this position will be located on the East Coast and will travel and partner with our facilities in that region including (but not limited to) Mechanicsburg, PA; Freetown, MA; Plymouth, IN; Mt Sidney, VA; Macon, GA (up to 30%) travel. Applicants who are located in the Eastern US will be given priority in screening and consideration.

Additional locations that may require travel are: Albany, OR, Turlock, CA, Bakersfield, CA and other areas based on company/business need.

Key Responsibilities

• Training and coaching staff: Responsible for training and coaching staff on new processes and procedures. This includes creating training materials, conducting training sessions, and providing ongoing support to ensure that new processes are fully implemented.
• Leading cross-functional teams: Must be able to work collaboratively with teams from different departments and functions to implement process improvements. This includes coordinating meetings, delegating tasks, and communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Analyzing data and creating reports: Must be skilled in analyzing data to identify trends and patterns that indicate areas for improvement. They must also be able to create reports that clearly communicate their findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement: Must be able to lead by example and drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. This includes promoting the use of data to inform decision-making, encouraging collaboration and innovation, and celebrating successes.
• Developing and implementing process improvement initiatives: Responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement in existing processes and creating plans to implement changes that will increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Minimum Qualifications

• Poka-yoke
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools to include:
• DMAIC methodology
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, electrical, industrial, or chemical engineering
• Control Charts and Statistical process control
• T-tests and ANOVA
• Experience with hypothesis testing and statistical analysis to include:
• Problem solving techniques (5-Why, Fishbone, etc)
• Process Capability Analysis
• At least 3 years experience in process improvement, specifically hands on in a manufacturing or production environment required
• Experience with data analysis and statistical software such as Minitab
• Linear regression analysis
• Standard Work and time studies
• Confidence Intervals
• 5S
• Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Line balancing or work leveling
• Ability to travel approximately 30% as required throughout the US

The ideal candidate...

• A clear communicator with professional presence
• Takes a high degree of ownership over their work
• Is a “Big picture” thinker, which is key to addressing top-level concerns and finding the best path forward from all of the available data
• Effectively define objectives and priorities
• Is passionate about our planet and reducing our carbon footprint
• Proven experience in designing experiments (DOE)
• Has the ability to lead through influence
• Has Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Has strong listening skills; open to input from other team members and departments
• Enjoys “getting their hands dirty” by digging into complex operations
• Has the ability to break down ambiguous problems into concrete, manageable components and think through optimal solutions

What's In It For You?

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with company match
• Compensation range: $75,000 - $90,000 / Year
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.