When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and
thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.
With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently located across the U.S.
At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
- 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
Summary: The Continuous Improvement Specialist supports organizational efficiency by analyzing current processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and safety. This role partners closely with operations, quality, and leadership teams to drive sustainable improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze business processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
- Facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Gather, interpret, and present data to support change initiatives.
- Support development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Train and support employees on continuous improvement tools and best practices.
- Participate in root cause analyses and lead corrective action initiatives.
- Track KPIs to measure impact of improvement projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or related field (preferred) or combination of education/experience.
- 5+ years of CI or operations experience in a food or bakery manufacturing environment.
- Certified in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred) or demonstrated impact with operational results within a manufacturing department or support department.
- Proven track record of participating, developing and leading successful CI projects with measurable results (outside of CI belt program)..
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across levels.
- Knowledge of baking processes, raw materials, and production equipment is highly desirable.
- Experience with ERP/MES systems and CI software tools is a plus.
Skills:
- Process improvement & optimization
- Lean/Six Sigma methodology
- Facilitation & training
- KPI tracking & reporting
Compensation:
The starting salary range for this position is $70,000, with final compensation based on experience and qualifications.
BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.
