fairlife
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. The CI Engineer leads and executes initiatives across people, safety, quality, productivity, and cost optimization by applying Lean Six Sigma tools, structured problem-solving, and data-driven decision making. This role helps craft and sustain a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous learning aligned with fairlife's belief in better. Key Responsibilities
Design and implement new CI and OE systems, workflows, and performance routines from scratch. Lead site-wide improvement projects focused on eliminating waste and improving performance. Establish and coach daily management systems including tiered meetings and KPI tracking. Partner across departments to define standard work and deploy tools that improve operational reliability. Mentor operations and CI team members through hands-on floor engagement. Design, implement, and improve standard work (across any process) Strong analytical approach to standard work, time studies, cycle time, line balance, SMED, etc. Act as a change agent, building capability and solving complex problems collaboratively. Responsibilities will shift as the site matures. As a founding member and leader, be a carrier of fairlife culture. Skills/Qualifications Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Industrial Performance, or other Science or Technical fields. Lean Six Sigma Certification a plus. Strong analytical and team-based problem-solving skills. Experience in data analysis for driving improvements. Ability to develop and lead meetings along with various improvement discussions to align cross-functional teams throughout the plant. Capable of leading and developing CI processes and team members across the manufacturing plant. Capable of filling in for CI Manager when needed. Ability to coach, mentor, and/or train other team members on best practices. Goal-oriented and self-driven with high levels of personal accountability and discipline for team, company, and personal growth. Experience with various methods of managing and tracking improvement projects with cross-functional teams. Strong technical and/or operational knowledge in the packaging and processing departments of the dairy and beverage industry. Quality and Finance understanding is a plus. Experience with waste reduction and tracking initiatives. Strong leadership skills and a willingness to continue development. Position location: Goodyear, AZ Reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager Travel requirements: 5% Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt Base pay range: $80,000 - $100,000 USD
Fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. The CI Engineer leads and executes initiatives across people, safety, quality, productivity, and cost optimization by applying Lean Six Sigma tools, structured problem-solving, and data-driven decision making. This role helps craft and sustain a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous learning aligned with fairlife's belief in better. Key Responsibilities
Design and implement new CI and OE systems, workflows, and performance routines from scratch. Lead site-wide improvement projects focused on eliminating waste and improving performance. Establish and coach daily management systems including tiered meetings and KPI tracking. Partner across departments to define standard work and deploy tools that improve operational reliability. Mentor operations and CI team members through hands-on floor engagement. Design, implement, and improve standard work (across any process) Strong analytical approach to standard work, time studies, cycle time, line balance, SMED, etc. Act as a change agent, building capability and solving complex problems collaboratively. Responsibilities will shift as the site matures. As a founding member and leader, be a carrier of fairlife culture. Skills/Qualifications Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Industrial Performance, or other Science or Technical fields. Lean Six Sigma Certification a plus. Strong analytical and team-based problem-solving skills. Experience in data analysis for driving improvements. Ability to develop and lead meetings along with various improvement discussions to align cross-functional teams throughout the plant. Capable of leading and developing CI processes and team members across the manufacturing plant. Capable of filling in for CI Manager when needed. Ability to coach, mentor, and/or train other team members on best practices. Goal-oriented and self-driven with high levels of personal accountability and discipline for team, company, and personal growth. Experience with various methods of managing and tracking improvement projects with cross-functional teams. Strong technical and/or operational knowledge in the packaging and processing departments of the dairy and beverage industry. Quality and Finance understanding is a plus. Experience with waste reduction and tracking initiatives. Strong leadership skills and a willingness to continue development. Position location: Goodyear, AZ Reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager Travel requirements: 5% Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt Base pay range: $80,000 - $100,000 USD