Quality and Continuous Improvement Lead

Wondercide was founded in Austin TX when our founder Stephanie Boone set out to create safe plant-powered pest-control solutions after her dog Luna became ill from conventional treatments. Today Wondercide offers a full line of plant-powered solutions for pets families homes and yards with over 50000 5-star reviews and a growing omni-channel footprint across eCommerce and retail.

Were a fast-growing vertically integrated CPG company where we formulate produce package fulfill and support our products in-house. We are a tight-knit highly collaborative team of doers who operate with an entrepreneurial spirit and live our values every day: Grit Action Curiosity Ownership and Insight. Our mission is rooted in Fierce Love protecting families of every kind everywhere.

The Role

The Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead plays a critical role in advancing Wondercides Operational Excellence journey. Reporting to the Executive Director of Manufacturing Operations this role will champion LEAN methodology and cultivate a culture of daily improvement across Production Fulfillment Supply Chain and Mixing.

This position will lead improvement projects facilitate training and Kaizen events build problem-solving capabilities within the team and deliver measurable outcomes tied to efficiency quality and cost.

This is a visible hands-on role excellent for someone who thrives on the floor builds buy-in influences others and helps organizations evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement Leadership

• Lead continuous improvement projects that drive efficiency reduce waste and improve quality across operational teams.
• Maintain and prioritize a portfolio of CI opportunities with clear business case evaluation.
• Support the development and tracking of annual CI cost reduction goals and report on quarterly progress.

Lean Training & Facilitation

• Deliver LEAN Basics and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training to 100% of Operations team members.
• Facilitate Kaizen events using an iterative multi-week approach to maximize adoption and sustainment.
• Coach teams on Kaizen charters Waste Walks 5 Whys PDCA cycles and project justification.

Engagement & Adoption

• Champion a culture where waste identification and continuous improvement are part of daily work habits.
• Be regularly present on the production floor to observe support and guide problem-solving in real-time.
• Influence without authority fostering collaboration clarity and shared ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field or relevant military experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience implementing Lean / Continuous Improvement programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events and LEAN tools such as PDCA 5S Standard Work A3 Gemba etc.
• Formal training or certifications (LEAN Six Sigma TPS Kaizen Facilitation etc.) preferred.
• Strong project management and communication skills; able to engage across every level of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SAP or similar systems preferred.
• Experience working within a Tiered Management environment is highly valued.

Whats In It For You

• Work with a passionate mission-driven team.
• A culture that encourages curiosity growth and development.
• State-of-the-art facility with a collaborative work environment.
• Bring your dog to work!
• Fully stocked kitchen and plenty of team engagement activities.

Location

This role is onsite at Wondercide Headquarters in Round Rock TX.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wondercide is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity believe in equitable opportunity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels like they

Required Experience:

Manager