Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Details
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Key Responsibilities and Duties

Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational performance at the plant level
Lead the deployment of Operations Excellence tools, platforms, and CI frameworks
Analyze manufacturing and financial data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
Train and coach employees on Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and structured CI methodologies
Partner directly with front-line teams using a hands-on, floor-based leadership approach
Provide project management leadership for CI pilots and full-scale rollouts
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure CI strategy alignment and stakeholder support
Support plant transformation initiatives and change management efforts
Travel up to 20% as needed

Qualifications – Needed
Education:
o Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of related experience OR
o High School Diploma / GED with 8+ years of manufacturing CI experience

Preferred: Master’s Degree
Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt strongly preferred
Experience:

o Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma
o Manufacturing operations and plant-level continuous improvement
o Data analytics using process and financial metrics
o Leading CI projects from concept through implementation

Proven ability to:

o Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
o Drive sustainable change in fast-paced manufacturing environments

A bit about us:
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Founded nearly four years ago and based in Downey, CA, with operations supporting large-scale fast-paced manufacturing across multiple U.S. markets, we are a production-driven organization focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing people at every level of the plant. We operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision-making are critical to improving performance, reducing waste, and building sustainable processes. Our culture values hands-on leadership, collaboration, and empowering front-line teams to drive meaningful, measurable improvement.

Why join us?
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20% Bonus Opportunity
401(k) with Generous Match
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Collaborative Work Environment: Work closely with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership
High-Impact Role: Direct influence on plant performance and transformation initiatives

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