Manager, Continuous Improvement

gategroup; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k match

Life insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Life and accident coverage

Employee Assistance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Free meals

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement Engineer to analyze material and information flows within the operations unit and identify opportunities to improve productivity, material consumption, and space utilization.

You will lead Lean initiatives, drive cost reductions, and collaborate with management to implement changes, train staff, and sustain safety and quality standards; travel up to 50%, full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business economics, science, industrial engineering or related field.
• 4+ years Lean Manufacturing or related as Industrial Engineer.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing or catering.
• Experience leading cross-organizational projects and maintaining safety standards.
• Experience analyzing operations, material flows, and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and guide management on productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvements.
• Drive continuous process improvements using Lean principles to maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Roll out OPEX standardization programs.
• Communicate changes to unit management and leadership.
• Maintain Production System road maps and blueprints.
• Diagnose major cost drivers and propose improvements.
• Coach continuous improvement staff and lead training sessions.
• Train plant workforce on Lean Manufacturing.
• Work with Lean tools and techniques to enhance workplace organization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Excel

Problem solving

Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business economics, science, industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Responsible for analyzing material and information flows for the operations unit to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization.

Salary Range:

$95,000 - $105,000

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Job Summary:

Responsible for analyzing material and information flows fortheoperations unit to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and guides Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyzes material and information flows; analyzes opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, and space utilization; quantifies the effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned opportunities
• Supports and drives continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safety
• Responsible forgateOPEXstandardization program rollout
• Communicates with unit management and leadership team on implementation of changes
• Secures relevance and availability of Production System road maps and blue prints
• Performsdiagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC
• Makes documented proposals for improvements and syndicateswithunitmanagement on implementation of changes; responsible for supporting management and associatesin the overall change process
• Actively practices change management and actively participates in the Unit’s performance management system and dialogue; presents progress and plans to company executives; liaises with corporate and area Continuous Improvement resources
• Proposes and keeps up with company Best Practices and benchmark initiatives
• Coachesother Continuous Improvementstaffand leadstraining and presentation sessions
• Trains and builds capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean Manufacturing
• Works on all related training materials and workswith other team members to identify improvements, additions, corrections or clarifications to the training material provided.
• Works with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, such as 8 Waste (muda), Just in Time (takt-flow-pull), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system, Problem Solving, FIFO and 5s and workplace organization including layout changes when necessary.
• Participates on cross-fertilization with other sites/areas

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’sDegree in Business Economics, Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environmentpreferred
• Experiencewithleading projects and people across organizations, and maintaining mandatory standards to ensure the safety of products and processes and to improve product quality required
• Experiencewithanalyzing operations and its cost drivers, analyzing material and information flows, and analyzing productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques, including “Just in Time” (takt-flow-pull), 5S and workplace organization as well as value stream mapping and Kanban system preferred.

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Must be able to work autonomic and have an analytical mind
• Ability to work in a fast pacedanddeadline driven environment
• Excellent time management skills required
• Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities
• Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required
• Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance
• Ability to effectively work with diverse work groups and all levels of the Operation. Exposure toAutoCada plus
• 6-Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Ability to obtainServSafe Certification required

Language / Communication Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred

Job Dimensions:

Geographic Responsibility: Operation Unit

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: up to 50% of time

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: all level of employees in the operation unit

External Relationships: __customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: __Normal office environment

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)N/A

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title):BU Leader or GM or Director, OPEX

Dotted Line Manager(Title, if applicable):N/A

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0

Estimated Total Size of Team: 1

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live ourValues of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate theseValues, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
• We communicate and keep each other informed
• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our events and learn from our mistakes
• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We anticipate that this job will close on:

08/28/2026

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