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Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner

3 months ago

Shafter, United States The Wonderful Company Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany 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 

Base Salary: $110,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.



Additional Information

  • Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
  • Opportunities for development and internal mobility
  • Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
  • Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
  • Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
  • Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. 

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility website: csr.wonderful.com.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. 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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