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 Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer in Pasadena, TX. 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.
- Support the development and validation of new capacity and processes.
- Develop proposals that include return on investment, benefits and alternatives for special projects.
- Apply statistical analysis to products and processes to assure meeting customer requirements while optimizing operations. Evaluate SPC data for products and will tighten upper and lower control limits where possible. Use X-bar and R-bar charts to prioritize process improvements for components not in control.
- Facilitate cross-functional improvement teams or improvement events.
- Partner with organizational leaders and others to identify areas of process improvement and recommends solutions through the lens of lean thinking.
- Analyze processes and procedures to identify and develop strategies to improve safety, quality, increase capacity and improve productivity.
- Perform analytics and conduct reporting to support organizational initiatives through advanced knowledge of organizational data and processes.
- Demonstrate project management proficiency by defining project requirements and project milestones, tracking progress, resolving problems, communicating progress, and recommending and executing actions.
- Develops, manages, and executes a pipeline of Continuous Improvement initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, quality enhancements, and capacity gains.
- Responsible for tracking, validating, sustaining, and reporting project results in alignment with business objectives
What we look for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred.
- 5+ years of process engineering or manufacturing related experience or a master’s degree in Engineering with 1-2 years of experience in process improvement / development engineering.
- 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.
- Professional certifications and/or licenses with Six Sigma Lean and/or HPO preferred.
The base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $139,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of process engineering or manufacturing-related experience
- Alternatively, a master's degree in Engineering with 1-2 years of process improvement or development engineering experience
- Understanding of general industrial process and control systems
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and leverage internal and external resources
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, meet budget deadlines, and achieve objectives
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Professional certification or license in Six Sigma, Lean, or HPO
Schwan's Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes multiple plan options, including some no‑deductible choices, plus dental and vision. Benefits in this area are frequently regarded as a major strength for full‑time employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting for eligible employees. This feature is viewed as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes vacation that scales with tenure, paid holidays, and personal days. New hires can begin accruing PTO early in their employment.
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What We Do
As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent. Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.
