Operational Excellence Leader, Continuous Improvement

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC (CDFSW); Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Select Milk Producers in Texas is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist to lead and coach improvement initiatives across the facility. You will facilitate PITs and PDCA cycles, map processes, and drive waste reduction, quality improvement, and cost savings.

The role requires 3+ years in operations or process improvement, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership, analytics, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or process improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations management, or related field preferred.
• Strong CI methodologies knowledge and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite continuous improvement efforts aligned with operational and financial goals.
• Develop, implement, and sustain CI initiatives to drive efficiency and financial performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance and other teams to implement improvements.
• Mentor and coach frontline employees in CI methodologies.
• Lead and manage CI projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / related field

Job description

Select Milk Producers in Texas is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist to lead and coach improvement initiatives across the facility. You will facilitate PITs and PDCA cycles, map processes, and drive waste reduction, quality improvement, and cost savings.

The role requires 3+ years in operations or process improvement, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership, analytics, and communication skills.