Lean Transformation Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision and dental plans

401k with match

Mentorship program

Learning and development resources

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Wonderful Company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner to drive productivity, lead Lean initiatives, and coach teams on PDCA, Kaizen, and process optimization across its iconic brands in California.

The role trains teams, facilitates Lean tools, and manages multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery while reducing waste and costs. Occasional travel to other regions is required, with a strong focus on safety and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in an operations role (such as Continuous Improvement, Production, or Quality).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Written and presentational skills

Change management

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, Science or related field

Job description

The Wonderful Company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner to drive productivity, lead Lean initiatives, and coach teams on PDCA, Kaizen, and process optimization across its iconic brands in California.

The role trains teams, facilitates Lean tools, and manages multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery while reducing waste and costs. Occasional travel to other regions is required, with a strong focus on safety and standards.