Impactful CI Specialist — Manufacturing & Quality

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a continuous improvement professional to lead efficiency initiatives across manufacturing operations in Santa Ana, CA.

You will work with plant leaders to identify opportunities, implement process improvements, and train teams in CI principles to deliver safety, quality and cost reductions. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven problem solving, and ongoing development of employees through structured training and coaching in lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field in business, engineering, or related area.
• 2–5 years in process improvement or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with CI methodologies and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and drive CI projects to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Analyze data, track performance, and report improvements.
• Develop and deliver training on CI concepts to staff.
• Collaborate with functional leaders and SMEs on cross-functional teams.
• Support plant operations and maintenance with process solutions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelors degree (business/engineering/related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a continuous improvement professional to lead efficiency initiatives across manufacturing operations in Santa Ana, CA.

You will work with plant leaders to identify opportunities, implement process improvements, and train teams in CI principles to deliver safety, quality and cost reductions. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven problem solving, and ongoing development of employees through structured training and coaching in lean