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At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

We are hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our ethic foods plant in Beaumont, CA. In this role you will be responsible for identifying, developing, evaluating, and adapting innovative food processes and equipment to create new opportunities for increased capacity or operational improvement methods from idea to implementation.

What You Will Do:

+ Lead process improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate waste and non-value-added work utilizing manufacturing practices such as Lean Six Sigma and HPO.

+ Provide support from a Manufacturing perspective in the development and validation of new capacity and processes.

+ Develop proposals that include return on investment benefits and alternatives for special projects.

+ Work closely with Plant personnel to develop or enhance new processes within the manufacturing facility.

+ Assist in identifying bottleneck points in the value stream analysis and identifies projects for increasing capacity.

+ Provide leadership and lean training to Plant personnel.

What We Look For:

+ Bachelor’s degree required in Industrial, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or related field.

+ 2+ years of industrial engineering or process improvement engineering related experience.

+ Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Project and AutoCAD software.

+ Understanding of general industrial process and control systems.

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and successfully leverage internal and external resources.

+ Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments while being able to prioritize and meet budgets deadlines and achieve objectives.

+ Effective communication and problem solving skills and ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.

+ Professional certifications and/or licenses with Six Sigma Lean and/or HPO preferred.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $73,500 to $122,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [email protected].

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