Line CI Lead: Lean Improvement Champion

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Line Continuous Improvement Lead to join the line-centric leadership team at our Aurora, CO facility. You will drive Lean/CI initiatives on the line, oversee safety, quality, and KPIs, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver sustained improvements.

This role reports to the Line Manager and supports MOS with data-driven decisions, requiring strong analytics, data collection, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or related field and prior manufacturing experience (can include co‑ops or internships).
• Prior supervisory or lead experience is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and have good verbal and written communication skills; second language proficiency (Spanish) is a plus.
• Demonstrated capability in the application of Continuous Improvement tools.
• Ability to flex schedule, as needed, to be onsite during any hours the line is running to support the work of the LCT.
• Approachable and engaging with a passionate and tenacious approach to yield tangible results · Capacity to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and data collection skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (or other analytics software) and strong computer skills.
• Must be able to stand and work on the production floor for extensive time periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive the adoption of Lean/Continuous Improvement tools on the line which includes leading Kaizen events, Gemba walks, 5S, centerlines (CL), skills matrix, Standard Work (SW), Work Instructions (WI), Autonomous Maintenance, structured problem solving, etc.
• Support and promote the Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) and continuous improvement culture
• Work with other LCT members to set daily priorities for the line resulting from the Daily Direction Setting meeting and engage the work of other functions to help with activities critical for success
• Analyze and report data for daily/weekly production meetings, summarizing key insights and ensuring the team is focused on fixing top losses
• Perform in-depth analyses and investigations to reduce top losses and improve line performance · Design and maintain data collection processes on the manufacturing floor, including training operators on correct data collection/recording practices, and leveraging digital systems to automate data capture
• Train and coach operators, technicians, supervisors, and managers on relevant CI topics
• Work with LCT to develop training programs, skills assessments, and coordinate and maintain required training documentation
• Identify, promote, and execute improvement initiatives, calculating value potential and track value delivery of initiatives
• Work on cross‑functional teams (e.g. Engineering, R&D, Quality) to deliver strategic projects

Skills

Lean/CI concepts

Analytics

Excel

Data collection

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or related field

Tools

Data collection systems

Job description

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Line Continuous Improvement Lead to join the line-centric leadership team at our Aurora, CO facility. You will drive Lean/CI initiatives on the line, oversee safety, quality, and KPIs, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver sustained improvements.

This role reports to the Line Manager and supports MOS with data-driven decisions, requiring strong analytics, data collection, and communication skills.