Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner

The Wonderful Company is committed to providing high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list and one of Fortune® magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is continually recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.

The Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner drives productivity and loss elimination by leading continuous improvement initiatives across The Wonderful Company. This role trains and coaches teams on Lean principles, PDCA methodology, advanced problem-solving, and process optimization while implementing Daily Direction Setting and autonomous maintenance to improve operational performance, equipment reliability, and team ownership. The position offers the opportunity to work across iconic brands including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, and Wonderful Pistachios, while making a measurable impact through Lean transformation and operational excellence.

This position is based in Shafter, CA, and requires frequent travel to other business unit locations throughout California, as well as occasional domestic and international travel to Oregon, Texas, Europe, Mexico, and Fiji, as business needs require.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

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.

Requirements

2-4 years in an operations role (such as Continuous Improvement, Production, or Quality).; Bilingual in Spanish.; 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.; Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, Science or related field.