CI Leader: Lean Six Sigma Across Farms & Processing

Agri Northwest, Inc.; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 85,007 - 127,510; Full time

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Job summary

AgReserves, Inc. in Kennewick, WA seeks an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to advance operational excellence across farming and processing operations.

You will drive strategic CI initiatives, coach teams, and lead high‑impact projects that improve safety, cost savings, quality, efficiency and yield. Required are strong analytical skills, Lean and Six Sigma expertise, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related field required; master's preferred.
• 7+ years in Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence, 4+ in asset‑intensive settings.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements and cost savings.
• Expert in Lean, Six Sigma and advanced problem‑solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI strategy across farming and processing operations.
• Align CI initiatives with site leadership and organizational goals.
• Manage large improvement projects focusing on cost, waste, and throughput.
• Coach CI Champions and build internal CI capability.
• Facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen training across sites.
• Monitor KPIs and report results to senior leadership.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Coaching teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

AgReserves, Inc. in Kennewick, WA seeks an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to advance operational excellence across farming and processing operations.

You will drive strategic CI initiatives, coach teams, and lead high‑impact projects that improve safety, cost savings, quality, efficiency and yield. Required are strong analytical skills, Lean and Six Sigma expertise, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.