Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner - Shafter, CA

The Wonderful Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Mentorship program

Learning & development

Job summary

The Wonderful Company LLC is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner based in Shafter, CA. You will train and coach teams on Lean principles, PDCA, and problem-solving while leading multiple improvement projects across California sites and occasional travel internationally.

Role focuses on productivity, waste elimination, and sustained operational excellence across FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, and Wonderful Pistachios brands.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or significant experience is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative).
• Excellent written and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel within CA and to other regions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and challenge process owners in lean tools and methods.
• Facilitate lean tool usage (Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, PDCA).
• Manage multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Investigate production methods to identify efficiency improvements and waste elimination.
• Share best practices across sites and implement them locally.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Problem solving

Strong written/presentation skills

Change management/adult learning

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Engineering/Math/Science

Tools

Lean Six Sigma tools

Job description

Company Description

The Wonderful Company is committed to providing high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list and one of Fortune® magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is continually recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.

Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner

drives productivity and loss elimination by leading continuous improvement initiatives across The Wonderful Company. This role trains and coaches teams on Lean principles, PDCA methodology, advanced problem-solving, and process optimization while implementing Daily Direction Setting and autonomous maintenance to improve operational performance, equipment reliability, and team ownership. The position offers the opportunity to work across iconic brands including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, and Wonderful Pistachios, while making a measurable impact through Lean transformation and operational excellence.

Position is based in Shafter, CA, and requires frequent travel to other business unit locations throughout California, as well as occasional domestic and international travel to Oregon, Texas, Europe, Mexico, and Fiji, as business needs require.

Job Description

• Training and Coaching: Train, coach, and challenge process owners in the use of lean tools, approaches, and techniques to create sustainable management and measurement systems.
• Lean Tools Facilitation: Facilitate team use of lean tools, including Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, PDCA/Problem Solving Process, and identifying waste.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery and quality using both internal and external resources.
• Process Improvement: Investigate and analyze production methods and processes to identify improvements that drive efficiency, reduce cost, and eliminate waste.
• Best Practices: Actively seek out best practices to share and implement at the sites.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in an operations role (such as Continuous Improvement, Production, or Quality).
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Certification or significant experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of World Class Manufacturing Methodology.
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative).
• Strong written and presentation skills.
• Knowledgeable in change management and adult learning.
• Ability to travel primarily within California, with occasional travel to Oregon, Texas, Europe, Mexico, and Fiji as needed.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, Science or related field.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion global company headquartered in Los Angeles, with more than 10,000 employees worldwide. Founded by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, Wonderful produces some of the world’s most recognized healthy food and beverage brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN, Lewis Cellars, and Landmark wines.

The company also operates Neptune Pacific, a shipping and supply chain company serving the Pacific, and Wonderful Real Estate, which develops and manages industrial properties in California’s Central Valley. To date, the Resnicks, along with their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have committed more than $2.5 billion to philanthropy and community investment primarily where its employees live and work. Wonderful is regularly named one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and ranked No. 1 on PEOPLE magazine’s Companies That Care list.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com or follow The Wonderful Company onLinkedIn,Facebook, andInstagram. For more information on the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visitcsr.wonderful.com.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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