Explore Careers Organize Career Profile Continuous Improvement Specialist Holland Code: Organize The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement. Helmut Schmidt In A Nutshell I look for ways to make the food we produce better and more consistent, so people can trust its quality every time. I check products often and help employees learn how to spot and fix quality issues. I find and suggest better systems to help keep our product quality high. Swipe Potential Salary Range $57,000 - 78,000 Annually Which provinces would this job be in? AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec SK Saskwatchewan I love the variety in my job. Some days I’m in the office writing reports and sharing ideas with management; other days I’m out in the production area looking for ways to make things better. Workplace Indoor Job Requirements & Duties Analyze the production process using the principles of improved efficiency Review designs and systems to find improvements Train employees on new strategies to improve production Provide support to the employees and workers to help with the transition to new processes Recommend new machinery or procedures to management that would help with production Write reports that explain the old and new ways of doing things, and the pros and cons of each Education & Training A university degree in manufacturing engineering, technology, or management, or a related field, plus several years of experience in a production setting is required for this job. 100all Job Outlook The demand for this job is considered to be fair, meaning that while there is demand for it, there will likely be some competition between other potential employees. Related School Subjects Ed. Prof. et Tech. Science Career Education What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Improvement Safety Production Manufacturing Processing Important Skills Detail-Oriented In my job, it’s all about the details. I need to notice imperfections that no one else sees, and find potential solutions that no one else would think of. Artboard 32@5x Problem Solving Every day brings new challenges. I look at how things are working, find what’s not going well, and help come up with better ways to do things. interpersonal-man-people-communication-Relation Interpersonal I spend a lot of time working with managers to make decisions, as well as coaching employees on how to use new ideas. This role involves convincing people to change how they do things, so it takes strong “people skills” to move things along. Patience When I see a flaw in a system, it’s important for me to work through the proper steps to make improvements. Sometimes it’s slow getting people on board, but it’s important that I’m patient and don’t get frustrated by the process. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Continuous Learning Working With A Team Working in a Large Business Problem Solving Similar Careers Food Production Supervisor Food Service Manager Agriculture & Food Inspector Helpful Links YouTube: Meet Laura - Continuous Improvement Engineer YouTube: Why Continuous Improvement - Reasons Why You Have to Start Now Laws of Lean snapAG- Food Safety snapAG- Robotics in Agriculture Career Glossary Consistency Procedures References Job Description of a Continuous Improvement Specialist. (2020). Continuous Improvement Manager Job Description. (2020). Quality Control Technician - Chemical Processing in Canada. (2020). Continuous Improvement Specialist. (No Date). Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.