Continuous Improvement Specialist

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is essential in developing and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives improving productivity and driving loss elimination across Wonderful Orchards locations. This role is also responsible for the training and coaching of teams on Continuous Improvement tools such as Lean Kaizen 5S and other common tools. This individual will also provide expertise in advanced problem-solving and process optimization tools and techniques at our various sites.

Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload season etc.

• Project Management: Manage multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery and quality using both internal and external resources.
• 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.
• Process Improvement: Investigate and analyze production methods and processes to identify improvements that drive efficiency reduce cost and eliminate waste.
• Data Analysis: Conduct various analysis to gauge the benefit and cost associated with individual projects.
• Best Practices: Actively seek out best practices to share and implement at the sites with special care given to cross-functional or cross-departmental practices
• Assist in the creation of baselines through the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) PowerPoint presentations training videos manuscripts and guides

Pay Range: $71000-$80000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Qualifications :

• Certification or Significant experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma a plus
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word PowerPoint and Excel.
• Outstanding written communication skills
• Proficiency with learning management systems
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Working knowledge of data analysis including tracking organizing and interpreting data
• Basic knowledge of agriculture or technical fields preferred.
• Advanced presentation skills including presenting to groups of 30 or larger
• Knowledgeable in Change Management
• Valid Californias drivers license required.

Additional Information :

Why chose Wonderful

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company a privately held $5 billion company which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful Pistachios FIJI Water Wonderful Halos JUSTIN Wine and Teleflora. To learn more about The Wonderful Company visit or follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit nourish naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time