Continuous Improvement Engineer (West 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 West Coast and will travel and partner with our facilities in that region including (but not limited to) Albany, OR, Turlock, CA, Bakersfield, CA (up to 50%) travel. Applicants who are located in the Western US will be given priority in screening and consideration.
Additional locations that may require travel are: Mechanicsburg, PA; Freetown, MA; Plymouth, IN; Mt Sidney, VA; Macon, GA and other areas based on company/business need.
Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Experience with data analysis and statistical software such as Minitab
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Problem solving techniques (5-Why, Fishbone, etc)
• At least 3 years experience in process improvement, specifically in a manufacturing or production environment
• 5S
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, electrical, industrial, or chemical engineering
• Linear regression analysis
• Process Capability Analysis
• Line balancing or work leveling
• DMAIC methodology
• Ability to travel approximately 50% as required throughout the US
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools to include:
• Control Charts and Statistical process control
• Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
• T-tests and ANOVA
• Confidence Intervals
• Experience with hypothesis testing and statistical analysis to include:
• Standard Work and time studies

The ideal candidate...

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

What's In It For You?

• 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
• Paid Time Off
• Compensation range: $75,000 - $90,000 / Year
• Life Insurance
• 401K with company match

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.