Operations Excellence/Industrial Engineer

Salad and Go is a one-of-a-kind drive-thru concept on a mission to make fresh, nutritious food convenient and affordable for ALL. Recipes from our very own Michelin-star trained chef are prepared in our own central kitchens, delivered directly to our stores where our team members prepare made to order salads, wraps and breakfast burritos for our guests. Our food is offered at a price point that ensures accessibility: everyone deserves a delicious meal. Focused on a simple, convenient drive-thru only model, Salad and Go operates in more than 130 locations across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada and is expanding rapidly into new states. As part of our mission, Salad and Go puts special emphasis on community outreach and philanthropic initiatives and fosters a company culture that prioritizes the wellbeing of all our team members. Our one-of-a-kind model is fundamentally changing food systems and igniting a positive, life-changing movement toward better food for all.

Salad and Go is seeking an Operations Excellence/Industrial Engineer to develop and implement continuous improvement programs using key Lean/Six Sigma principles. This position will be onsite at our new 120,00 square foot facility in Garland, TX.

As the Operations Excellence/Industrial Engineer, you will:

• Streamline the manufacturing process with the goal of eliminating waste and improving efficiency
• Prioritize and coordinate improvement projects
• Analyze process data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvement
• Plan/Lead Lean Sigma, process improvement, and capital projects
• Manage engineering projects schedules and budgets
• Recommend cost and process improvement projects for future years for the food manufacturing plants
• Assist food manufacturing facilities with SOP standardization and development, and operator training plan implementation
• Assist production team with commissioning of new equipment
• Develop and audit Value Stream Maps to identify process improvement opportunities
• Develop, manage, and monitor KPI’s relevant to the process and business
• Train and mentor team members in the use of lean tools, ensuring transfer of knowledge, and creating a culture of continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science required
• A minimum of four years of experience leading and implementing Lean and continuous improvement initiatives in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• Fresh produce, food and beverage or similar industry experience required
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations strongly preferred
• Experience implementing root cause analysis systems
• Green Belt Six Sigma or comparative experience
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving tools/methods
• Experience with data collection and data analysis with the goal of identifying improvement opportunities
• Strong communication skills, time management and self-direction
• Demonstrated, strong project management skills required

Benefits

• Competitive pay + bonus potential
• Unlimited PTO (paid time off)
• Paid sick time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k program with company match
• Growth potential with a fast-growing company
• Free Salad and Go meals

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Salad and Go will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Salad and Go is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.