Supervisor I, Continuous Improvement

Wonderful Citrus•Mission, TX

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Supervisor is responsible for implementing structured problem-solving methodologies to maximize business performance, generate bottom-line savings, and build organizational capability. The role supports the Continuous Improvement team in developing and demonstrating expertise in Lean/Toyota Production System (TPS) and Six Sigma. The supervisor trains employees in Lean Manufacturing tools, identifies improvement opportunities with operational leaders, and plans and leads Kaizen events and improvement projects. The role also monitors implementation and results, prepares reports for senior management, and works across production, maintenance, farming, harvesting, and support functions to develop and implement waste-reduction solutions. The position involves learning and applying Lean Manufacturing tools and processes, including the 8 Wastes, Flow, Pull/Kanban, Takt Time/Standard Work, Error Proofing, Structured Problem Solving (PDCA), Set-up Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, TPM, and Business Intelligence. The job posting also lists a safety-related bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, or related fields among its qualifications.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to effectively present information.
Bilingual Spanish-English.
Self-motivated, able to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, time management, and ability to work independently.
Demonstrated passion for solving problems and driving operational excellence.
Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field and a minimum of five years of experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, or related fields.
Ability to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgets.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear; regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and climb or balance; occasionally required to sit.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred, with engineering preferred and chemical engineering or industrial engineering strongly preferred.
Lean Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred.
Practical application proficiency with mathematical statistics preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop skills to train others using a Train-the-Trainer approach.
Train employees in the use of Lean Manufacturing tools.
Work with supervisors, leads, and managers to identify improvement opportunities.
Schedule and manage Kaizen events and improvement projects.
Lead Kaizen events using Lean Manufacturing tools.
Prepare reports on training and Kaizen events and present them to senior management.
Follow up on events to monitor implementation progress, ensure timely action and appropriate management support, and confirm expected benefits are achieved.
Use appropriate measurement, analysis, and evaluation methods to identify and document process improvements accurately.
Support improvements based on the Business Intelligence environment.
Keep the supervisor informed of activities.
Work with production, maintenance, farming, harvesting, and other support functions to develop and implement solutions designed to reduce waste.
Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing tools and processes, including 8 Wastes, Flow, Pull/Kanban, Takt Time/Standard Work, Error Proofing, Structured Problem Solving (PDCA), Set-up Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, TPM, and Business Intelligence.