Director, Strategy and Continuous Improvement (FIJI Water)

The Wonderful Company•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$190,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Strategy and Continuous Improvement (CI) collaborates with executive leaders to identify and tackle pressing strategic challenges, develop growth strategies, enhance operational and technological efficiencies utilizing lean principles to deliver financial and organizational benefits. This position will develop and utilize its holistic team, including a Project Management Office, and partner with functional areas within FIJI Water to support the ongoing growth of the brand. Areas of focus include: Supply Chain, Operations, Production, Maintenance & Reliability, Quality, HR, Finance, Sales and Management Infrastructure.

Requirements

Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in strategy, consulting, operations, technology, finance, or related fields.
Demonstrable executive presence.
Experience managing team members and developing junior employees.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous or undefined situations.
Proactive, self-starter attitude with a track record of taking initiative.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective partnerships.
Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead high-impact strategic, commercial, and operational initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring successful execution and measurable business results.
Lead the commercialization of new products, including cross-functional planning, execution, and go-to-market readiness.
Develop and execute strategic plans that support long-term business priorities and operational excellence.
Build strong partnerships with senior leaders to identify opportunities, align stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
Lead, develop, and mentor the Continuous Improvement team, prioritizing work across multiple initiatives to maximize business impact and supporting travel and on-site work as needed.
Oversee the FIJI Water Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring effective project governance, portfolio management, and execution via Senior Manager of PMO.
Develop organizational Continuous Improvement capabilities through coaching, training, workshops, and leadership development.
Champion Lean, problem-solving, and change management methodologies to improve processes, eliminate waste, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
Lead cross-functional teams to investigate business challenges, identify root causes, and implement sustainable process improvements and best practices.
Establish standardized processes, performance measures, and management systems that improve operational effectiveness and scalability.
Build and maintain a network of cross-functional subject matter experts within and outside the FIJI Water organization.
Travel as needed to support business partners, project execution, and organizational development initiatives, including domestic and international travel.

Benefits

Access to top-notch medical coverage
comprehensive vision and dental plans
a 401k with match eligibility
24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
company-provided funds to allocate to up to three charities of your choice.
opportunity to join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.