Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer (West Coast Based)

Divert • Longview, WA

18d • $115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted foodPrevent, Provide, PowerDivert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment. Were looking for a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer who will thrive on turning operational complexity into flow. This is a hands-on role for someone whos as comfortable on the plant floor as in a meeting with leadershipsomeone who can see the system end to end, pinpoint constraints, and drive meaningful, measurable change. Youll work directly with leadership and line employees in operations, transportation and engineering to identify bottlenecks, stabilize core processes, and unlock breakthroughslike a 25% increase in capacity or a 15% improvement in availabilityby applying practical problem-solving, structured improvement tools, and relentless curiosity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations improvement, with a proven record of delivering measurable capacity, flow, or productivity gains.
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured improvement methodscombined with the flexibility to apply them pragmatically.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to combine data insights and direct observation to diagnose root causes.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skillsable to earn trust and drive change with operators, supervisors, and executives alike.
• Energy, humility, and persistence: youre comfortable getting dirty, challenging assumptions, and pushing for results.
• Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related technical field required

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on improvement efforts to streamline material, people, and information flow through our facilities, reducing variability and downtime.
• Identify and address the true system constraints that limit production throughput; use data and observation to drive 2030% performance gains.
• Collaborate daily with plant floor personnel to understand issues firsthand, while influencing engineering and leadership teams to align on solutions.
• Facilitate focused improvement events and cross-functional initiatives that deliver tangible business results.
• Coach operations teams on Lean thinking, visual management, standard work, and problem-solving disciplines that sustain improvement.
• Develop and use operational metrics to reveal performance patterns and track progress toward improved flow, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with maintenance and reliability teams to create stable, predictable equipment performance that supports consistent flow.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level