Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner

Company Description

The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change.

This role is essential in developing and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives, improving productivity and driving loss elimination across the Wonderful Company locations.  The Continuous Improvement lean practitioner is also responsible for the training and coaching of teams on PDCA projects and lean concepts to optimize our processes.  This individual will also provide expertise in advanced problem-solving and process optimization tools and techniques at our various sites. 

Job Description

Interesting projects this team is working on:

Developing new trainings, implementing Daily Direction Setting in plants (empowers teams to set daily goals, track progress, and quickly address issues, leading to more efficient operations), and implementing autonomous maintenance (increases equipment reliability, reduces downtime, and fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility among operators, leading to higher productivity and quality)

The Wonderful Company has a strong commitment to continuous improvement, and this position provides exposure to diverse, high-profile brands like FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, and Wonderful Pistachios, offering opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

This is a great opportunity to gain extensive experience in Lean methodologies and advanced problem-solving techniques, make a tangible impact on productivity and loss elimination across multiple locations, and collaborate with diverse teams.

• Training and Coaching: Train, coach, and challenge process owners in the use of lean tools, approaches, and techniques to create sustainable management and measurement systems.
• Lean Tools Facilitation: Facilitate team use of Lean Tools, including Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, PDCA/Problem Solving Process, and identifying Waste.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery and quality using both internal and external resources.
• Process Improvement: Investigate and analyze production methods and processes to identify improvements that drive efficiency, reduce cost, and eliminate waste.
• Best Practices: Actively seek out best practices to share and implement at the sites.

Travel Requirements:

• Primarily within California, with occasional travel to Oregon, Texas, Europe, Mexico, and Fiji as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in an operations role (such as Continuous Improvement, Production, or Quality)
• Demonstrated understanding of World Class Manufacturing Methodology
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, Science or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Certification or significant experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma a plus
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative)
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Knowledgeable in change management 

Pay Range: $85,000-$95,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
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