Lean Transformation Specialist

The Original Cakerie; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Dessert Holdings, including The Original Cakerie, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive lean initiatives at the Aurora, CO facility. You will lead efficiency projects and foster a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure alignment with customer expectations, quality, and safety standards while delivering measurable productivity gains.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, preferably Industrial or Process.
• 3+ years applying Lean and Continuous Improvement in manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to communicate at all organizational levels.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Operating System transformation with Senior Leadership.
• Identify cross-functional improvement opportunities across the business.
• Institute Standardized Work, Problem-Solving, and Pull Systems as foundational.
• Engage workforce at all levels to drive change.
• Establish lean principles to meet required standards.
• Coach managers and operators in lean fundamentals.
• Drive sustainable change across Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Promote a safety-focused culture and regulatory compliance.
• Expand relationships across departments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Jidoka

Education

Engineering degree (Industrial or Process)

Job description

Dessert Holdings, including The Original Cakerie, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive lean initiatives at the Aurora, CO facility. You will lead efficiency projects and foster a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure alignment with customer expectations, quality, and safety standards while delivering measurable productivity gains.