Lean Transformation Specialist

Atlanta Cheesecake Company; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our Aurora, CO facility and lead efficiency projects, lean initiatives, and a culture of continuous improvement. You will collaborate cross-functionally to align projects with customer expectations, manufacturing needs, and company policies including Food Safety and GMPs.

The role emphasizes coaching teams, implementing standardized work, and driving sustained lean improvements across Operations, Quality, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years applying Lean and Continuous Improvement in manufacturing.
• Experience with Standardized Work, Kaizen, Problem Solving, 5S, VSM, and Jidoka.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Leadership to transform the organization to a Lean Operating System across the company.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement activities across the business.
• Institutionalize Standardized Work, Problem-Solving, and Pull Systems as fundamental building blocks for the organization.
• Engage workforce at all levels to gain commitment and understanding of the business change.
• Establish that lean principles are in place to achieve required standards.
• Coach and mentor Managers, Supervisors, Leads, and Operators on Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement fundamentals.
• Strategically affect positive change and sustain it.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Drive a problem-solving rather than a problem-identifying approach.
• Adhere to safety regulations in line with business management systems.
• Expand and improve relationships across departments.
• Other assignments/duties as required.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Standardized Work

Kaizen

Problem Solving

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Process Flow

Heijunka

Jidoka

Education

Engineering Degree (Industrial/Process)

Job description

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our Aurora, CO facility and lead efficiency projects, lean initiatives, and a culture of continuous improvement. You will collaborate cross-functionally to align projects with customer expectations, manufacturing needs, and company policies including Food Safety and GMPs.

The role emphasizes coaching teams, implementing standardized work, and driving sustained lean improvements across Operations, Quality, and