Who are we?
Established in 2017, trü frü rapidly ascended the “permissible indulgence” space as a Utah-based company selling one-of-a-kind “better for you” Hyper-Chilled and Hyper-Dried real fruit immersed in premium chocolate to retail outlets nationwide. Winning Most Innovative New Product in 2019 and 2022 in the sweets and snacks categories and climbing the fruit-based snack industry chart at an astounding growth rate, trü frü joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023. We are on a mission to build a legacy with trüly remarkable people who can create something special for generations to come!
*Location: St. Paris, OH (up to 12 months) | Salt Lake City, UT (permanent)*
As the Continuous Improvement Engineer at trü frü, you will be a critical driver of operational excellence across our manufacturing operations. You will own the technology management of primary manufacturing systems, establish work standards, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and build long-term associate capability. Partnering closely with Production Leaders, you will bring both analytical rigor and people-first coaching to everything you do.
What you'll do
- Own all Daily Management Systems (DMS) execution, including Changeover, Centerlines, Clean/Inspect/Lubricate, and Abnormality Handling.
- Analyze unplanned technical losses across the value stream and develop 90-day action plans to drive loss elimination and build associate capability.
- Lead Autonomous Maintenance process improvement efforts focused on reducing downtime and eliminating recurring losses.
- Provide technical continuity for complex and ongoing issues within the value stream, including preventative follow-up on all technical breakdowns.
- Champion MSE Autonomous Maintenance deployment and uphold all Safety and Quality standards within your area.
- Coach operations and value stream teams on ways of working to ensure maintenance and operational processes are consistently followed.
- Assist Production Leaders in managing team performance through coaching, skills development, and structured feedback.
- Provide direction and development support to Continuous Improvement Specialists, including performance evaluations.
- Conduct detailed analysis on performance data to surface insights and support data-driven decision-making.
What you'll bring to trü frü
You are...
- A natural leader who can motivate, coach, and develop teams across all levels of a manufacturing environment.
- An analytical problem-solver who uses data to drive meaningful, lasting change.
- Comfortable leading in ambiguity and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- A clear communicator who translates technical complexity into actionable direction.
- Committed to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement as a way of working, not just a project.
You have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a technical field, and/or 5+ years of experience in TPM/MSE or continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving change across cross-functional teams.
- Strong proficiency in analytical and problem-solving methodologies using data-driven insights.
- Experience coaching and developing others in a manufacturing or operations setting.
Pluses
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Power BI including dashboard creation and data analysis.
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.
What trü frü offers –
- Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package!
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs.
- Long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K retirement saving opportunity.
- Casual office dress code
- A dynamic, ambitious, indulgently fun work environment!
EEO
At trü frü, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. trü frü is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a technical field
- 5+ years of experience in TPM/MSE or continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong proficiency in analytical and problem-solving methodologies
- Experience coaching and developing others in a manufacturing or operations setting
What We Do
Tru Fru starts with 100% fruit ripened on the vine to enhance taste and nutrition, double immerses it in chocolate, coconut or peanut butter. And Hyper-Chills or Hyper-Dries it to perfection in our proprietary process to lock in nature’s vine ripened, freshly double immersed better-for-you fruit to create an award winning indulgence by Mother Nature. We are changing the way America snacks one satisfied craving at a time.
