About Divert

Divert, Inc. is an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™. The company creates advanced technologies and sustainable infrastructure to prevent wasted food, driving social and environmental impact.

Today, the U.S. alone generates more than 100 million tons of wasted food annually, with over 50% going to landfills or incinerators. What’s more, wasted food contributes 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Divert is tackling these crises head on, delivering immense progress towards eliminating wasted food through its unique solutions – from converting wasted food into renewable fuels to feeding those in need.

Divert works with the top retailers in the industry, including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, CVS, Kroger, Target, and others, and nearly 5,400 retail stores across the U.S., providing technology, logistics, and anaerobic digestion facilities to help retailers reach their sustainability goals. The company processes more than 232,000 tons of wasted food a year and, through its collaboration with some of the nation’s largest food retailers and relationships with local food banks and nonprofits, Divert has facilitated the donation of more than 10 million pounds of food to people, rather than going to waste.

Position Summary:

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and driving process improvement initiatives within the company. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, develop plans to implement changes, and measure the impact of these changes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process improvement methodologies, project management, and data analysis.

Location & Travel: Ideal candidates for this position will be located on the East Coast and will travel and partner with our facilities in that region including (but not limited to) Mechanicsburg, PA; Freetown, MA; Plymouth, IN; Mt Sidney, VA; Macon, GA (up to 50%) travel. Applicants who are located in the Eastern US will be given priority in screening and consideration.

Additional locations that may require travel are: Albany, OR, Turlock, CA, Bakersfield, CA and other areas based on company/business need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing process improvement initiatives: Responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement in existing processes and creating plans to implement changes that will increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Leading cross-functional teams: Must be able to work collaboratively with teams from different departments and functions to implement process improvements. This includes coordinating meetings, delegating tasks, and communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Analyzing data and creating reports: Must be skilled in analyzing data to identify trends and patterns that indicate areas for improvement. They must also be able to create reports that clearly communicate their findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Training and coaching staff: Responsible for training and coaching staff on new processes and procedures. This includes creating training materials, conducting training sessions, and providing ongoing support to ensure that new processes are fully implemented.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement: Must be able to lead by example and drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. This includes promoting the use of data to inform decision-making, encouraging collaboration and innovation, and celebrating successes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, electrical, industrial, or chemical engineering
• At least 3 years experience in process improvement, specifically in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools to include:
  • DMAIC methodology
  • Problem solving techniques (5-Why, Fishbone, etc)
  • Standard Work and time studies
  • 5S
  • Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
  • Poka-yoke
  • Line balancing or work leveling
• Experience with hypothesis testing and statistical analysis to include:
  • t-tests and ANOVA
  • Process Capability Analysis
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Linear regression analysis
  • Control Charts and Statistical process control
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel approximately 50% as required throughout the US
• Experience with data analysis and statistical software such as Minitab

The ideal candidate...

• Has Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Proven experience in designing experiments (DOE)
• Is passionate about our planet and reducing our carbon footprint
• Has the ability to break down ambiguous problems into concrete, manageable components and think through optimal solutions
• Enjoys “getting their hands dirty” by digging into complex operations
• Takes a high degree of ownership over their work
• A clear communicator with professional presence
• Effectively define objectives and priorities
• Has strong listening skills; open to input from other team members and departments
• Has the ability to lead through influence
• Is a “Big picture” thinker, which is key to addressing top-level concerns and finding the best path forward from all of the available data

What's In It For You?

• Compensation range: $75,000 - $90,000 / Year
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.