Dairy Manufacturing Lean CI Specialist

Stremicks Heritage Foods; Colonia Manzanilla (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA Milk is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to create, maintain, and sustain CI processes, metrics, and tools across plant operations. You will partner with managers and subject matter experts to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost reduction, growth, and innovation.

Responsibilities include identifying and prioritizing improvement projects, analyzing data, training employees in CI concepts, and supporting cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results across facilities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in process improvement, continuous improvement, operations/production, or related field
• Undergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain, mathematics, engineering, or related curriculum
• Project management or leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and select projects to improve efficiency, including capital projects
• Develop and implement process solutions that improve safety, quality, and plant operations
• Support investigations and countermeasures for safety or quality concerns
• Track production performance and prepare improvement reports
• Drive continuous improvement culture and measurable business process gains
• Train employees on CI principles and tools to ensure timely project delivery
• Conduct initial training on product proficiency, safety, quality, and productivity
• Maintain knowledge of plant systems and equipment
• Provide cross-functional support across DFA facilities

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

English proficiency

Change management

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

DFA Milk is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to create, maintain, and sustain CI processes, metrics, and tools across plant operations. You will partner with managers and subject matter experts to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost reduction, growth, and innovation.

Responsibilities include identifying and prioritizing improvement projects, analyzing data, training employees in CI concepts, and supporting cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results across facilities.