Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Wm Bolthouse Farms•Bakersfield, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator drives operational excellence and continuous improvement within the manufacturing facility. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and other departments, the coordinator identifies opportunities, facilitates improvement activities, implements sustainable solutions, and improves key business performance metrics. The role applies Lean Six Sigma principles and structured problem-solving methods to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, reliability, and employee engagement. It coordinates and, when appropriate, leads CI projects from opportunity identification through implementation, results validation, and sustainment. The position is hands-on and involves working on the manufacturing floor, analyzing data, facilitating teams, challenging existing practices, and developing practical solutions with measurable business results. The position reports to the CI Director and is based in Bakersfield, California. It is a regular full-time, non-exempt role. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekend work when required and the ability to shift hours to off shifts for special projects or Kaizen events. Travel may be required as needed. Generous Brands is a nutrition company with brands including Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh, and partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute, and sell SAMBAZON-branded beverages. The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California and the Greater Chicago Area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma principles.
Understanding of 5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and structured problem solving.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong teamwork, collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with employees at all levels.
Proactive, solution-oriented approach and attention to detail, with strong organizational skills.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Ability to work weekends when required and shift hours to off shifts for special projects or Kaizen events.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience with data analysis tools such as SPC, Excel, or Minitab.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, workshops, and projects.
Identify and prioritize opportunities to eliminate waste, improve productivity and reliability, reduce variation, and lower operating costs.
Gather and analyze process-performance data, identify trends, and present findings to lead improvement efforts.
Coordinate CI project tasks, schedule meetings, track progress, and maintain project documentation.
Quantify and document project benefits, including cost savings, productivity and labor improvements, waste reduction, quality improvements, and capacity gains.
Implement and maintain 5S principles and visual management systems that communicate standards, performance, abnormalities, and improvement opportunities.
Develop and deliver training in Lean Six Sigma, 5S, TPM, problem solving, and other continuous improvement methods; coach employees and leaders in applying Lean tools and CI principles.
Communicate CI priorities, project status, results, and opportunities to stakeholders, and present projects, results, and recommendations at plant meetings and leadership reviews.
Facilitate problem-solving sessions and improvement teams, and develop visual management tools to track key performance indicators.
Lead the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.
Conduct 5S, TPM, and process audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Lead plant-wide and organization-wide CI initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives.
Oversee or champion the gatekeeping of CI software systems such as Mitti, RedZone, and LineView.
Support Lean initiatives such as TPM and changeover optimization; participate in improvement meetings, guide employees, update project documentation, and communicate progress.
Work weekends when required, shift hours to off shifts for special projects or Kaizen events, and travel as needed.