Welcome To CKF Inc - Applying For The Process Improvement Specialist Position

CKF Inc. has eight manufacturing facilities located in North America with a total workforce in excess of 900 employees. Our operations produce foam, plastic and molded pulp products in the areas of retail, foodservice, produce, and protective packaging industries.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Process Improvement Specialist to join our manufacturing team focused on extrusion and thermoforming operations. This role is ideal for a candidate with a background in chemical or material engineering, a strong passion for continuous improvement, and a solid understanding of material properties and cost optimization.

The successful candidate will play a role in driving initiatives that improve product quality, process efficiency, and production cost-effectiveness, while also contributing to the overall compliance with quality standards, including GFSI.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Improvement & Cost Optimization

Help implement process improvements across extrusion and thermoforming operations to enhance efficiency, yield, and consistency.
Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.
Implement process changes and raw material optimizations to reduce waste and production costs.
Enforce quality protocols to enhance product reliability and consistency.
Conduct inspections and data analysis to ensure extruded sheet products meet internal and external standards.
Work closely with engineering and production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions

Raw Material Testing & Evaluation

Utilize advanced lab equipment to test and validate incoming raw materials.
Analyze test data against specifications and generate reports for process refinement.
Collaborate with procurement and material suppliers to ensure materials meet required standards for performance and cost.

Internal Audits & GFSI Compliance

Support the quality team in internal audits to ensure compliance with GFSI and internal QA standards.
Address non-conformities, implement corrective actions, and support documentation and reporting needs.
Contribute to the enhancement of the quality management system.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or Material engineering (required).
Experience in extrusion or thermoforming operations (preferred).
Familiarity with quality assurance practices and material testing techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communicator with excellent teamwork abilities.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and detail oriented.
Understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Reporting to:

Nick Najafi, Director of Plastics Engineering

If you want to work for a dynamic and exciting company and enjoy the challenges of working on a variety of duties in a fast-paced environment, then come be a part of our team.

Qualified candidates can apply with cover letter and full resume at the following link:

https://jbtmz.me/s/?e=z8LqYT2q

The successful candidate will be required to provide a clear criminal background check.

CKF Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Although we gratefully accept all applications, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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