Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner

The Wonderful Company•Shafter, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner drives productivity and loss elimination by leading continuous improvement initiatives across The Wonderful Company. This role trains and coaches teams on Lean principles, PDCA methodology, advanced problem-solving, and process optimization while implementing Daily Direction Setting and autonomous maintenance to improve operational performance, equipment reliability, and team ownership. The position offers the opportunity to work across iconic brands including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, and Wonderful Pistachios, while making a measurable impact through Lean transformation and operational excellence.

Requirements

2-4 years in an operations role (such as Continuous Improvement, Production, or Quality).
Bilingual in Spanish.
Demonstrated understanding of World Class Manufacturing Methodology.
Superior problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative).
Strong written and presentation skills.
Knowledgeable in change management and adult learning.
Ability to travel primarily within California, with occasional travel to Oregon, Texas, Europe, Mexico, and Fiji as needed.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, Science or related field.

Nice To Haves

Certification or significant experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma a plus.

Responsibilities

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