Line Continuous Improvement Lead

The Original Cakerie•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Line Continuous Improvement Lead to join a line-centric leadership team (LCT) at their Aurora, CO facility. This role is crucial for driving outstanding line performance in manufacturing operations by utilizing Lean/CI concepts, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. The LCT, composed of a Line Manager, Line CI Lead, and Line Maintenance Lead, is responsible for the 24-hour performance of a production line, ensuring people safety, food safety, quality, and other key performance indicators (KPIs). This is a high-growth opportunity within a leading premium dessert company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or related field.
Prior manufacturing experience (can include co-ops or internships).
Demonstrated capability in the application of Continuous Improvement tools.
Ability to flex schedule as needed to be onsite during any hours the line is running.
Approachable and engaging with a passionate and tenacious approach to yield tangible results.
Capacity to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and data collection skills.
Proficiency in Excel (or other analytics software) and strong computer skills.
Must be able to stand and work on the production floor for extensive time periods.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English and have good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or lead experience is preferred.
Second language proficiency (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive the adoption of Lean/Continuous Improvement tools on the line, including leading Kaizen events, Gemba walks, 5S, centerlines (CL), skills matrix, Standard Work (SW), Work Instructions (WI), Autonomous Maintenance, and structured problem solving.
Support and promote the Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) and continuous improvement culture.
Collaborate with other LCT members to set daily priorities for the line based on the Daily Direction Setting meeting.
Engage other functions to support activities critical for line success.
Analyze and report data for daily/weekly production meetings, summarizing key insights and focusing the team on fixing top losses.
Perform in-depth analyses and investigations to reduce top losses and improve line performance.
Design and maintain data collection processes on the manufacturing floor, including training operators on correct data collection/recording practices and leveraging digital systems for automated data capture.
Train and coach operators, technicians, supervisors, and managers on relevant CI topics.
Work with LCT to develop training programs, skills assessments, and coordinate/maintain required training documentation.
Identify, promote, and execute improvement initiatives, calculating value potential and tracking value delivery.
Work on cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, R&D, Quality) to deliver strategic projects.