Continuous Improvement Leader — California Operations

King's Hawaiian; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Hawaiian is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for its California Operations. This leadership role drives process improvements across safety, quality, productivity, and cost while collaborating with production, R&D, and marketing teams to deliver new capabilities and products that align with business strategy.

The role guides the CI organization, develops staff, and ensures data-driven decision making, reporting, and measurable performance outcomes across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of CI/Operational Excellence or similar roles in manufacturing, preferably Food & Beverage.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies; certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee CI strategy for King’s Hawaiian CA Operations aligned with Operational Excellence.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and implement solutions.
• Own roadmaps and capacity planning for CA Operations performance.
• Manage CI data and reporting for accessible, actionable insights across CA Operations.
• Lead learning and development to grow CI team capabilities and leadership potential.
• Oversee budgets and project charters, ensuring alignment with financial goals.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Data analysis

Tableau

Power BI

Leadership

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

King’s Hawaiian is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for its California Operations. This leadership role drives process improvements across safety, quality, productivity, and cost while collaborating with production, R&D, and marketing teams to deliver new capabilities and products that align with business strategy.

The role guides the CI organization, develops staff, and ensures data-driven decision making, reporting, and measurable performance outcomes across departments.