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Job Title: Continuous Improvement SpecialistJob Description

Join a leading food manufacturer with facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana, where innovation and efficiency are at the forefront. As a Process Engineer, you will play a vital role in improving processes and reducing scrap for two production lines dedicated to pie manufacturing. Your expertise will contribute to the development of manufacturing processes that meet consumer and marketplace requirements while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

+ Lead process improvements and scrap reduction initiatives for two pie production lines.

+ Conduct data collection and analysis to identify areas for ingredient and process improvements.

+ Collaborate with R&D to explore opportunities for enhancing ingredient use.

+ Work closely with maintenance and project teams to implement equipment improvements.

+ Perform time studies to identify opportunities for reducing production time.

+ Communicate progress updates with key stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.

+ Develop manufacturing processes that accommodate specific consumer and marketplace requirements for new products.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Food, or Engineering Technology.

+ 1-4 years of experience in process or continuous improvement.

+ Proficiency in data collection, time studies, and data analytics.

+ Experience with TPM and continuous improvement methodologies.

+ Skills in waste reduction and scrap reduction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing expertise.

+ Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma principles.

+ Industrial engineering and process engineering knowledge.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a continuous process environment, drawing experience from industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical, or food and beverage. You will have full ownership of two production lines, offering hands-on experience and opportunities for professional growth within a national food and beverage manufacturer.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.