Continuous Improvement Manager

It’s more than just water. FIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile.  Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water® and is sold worldwide. FIJI Water is committed to doing business responsibly and seeking opportunities to make a difference. This means investing in sustainability, the environment, and local communities to enable positive change.  

The role of the Continuous Improvement Manager is to use sound analytical methods, software skills, change management, and communication tools to evaluate our manufacturing processes, develop business cases around improvements, build governance, and project manage these implementations. As the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the strategy creation across multiple projects. 

This role will require up to 25% travel both internationally to Fiji and domestically within the United States.  

*Cover letter required with application submission*

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

• Lead Supply Chain initiatives focused on driving manufacturing operational excellence with accountability to improve manufacturing processes and quality of service while balancing financial objectives. 
• Conduct plant equipment capacity and reliability analysis to identify improvement initiatives aimed at increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). 
• Build a manufacturing excellence plan to achieve world-class OEE performance utilizing inputs such as historical data, long range production forecast, available resources, capacity and demand, and constraints. 
• Partner cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, to drive the execution of key initiatives captured on the manufacturing excellence roadmap.  
• Train and support process owners and operators in the use of data analytics to drive short-term interval process adjustments and controls.
• Update and provide shop floor visibility to key process performance indicators, i.e., OEE loss reports by cause and data analytics tools.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization, providing training to cross-functional teams on equipment effectiveness, data-driven decision making, short interval controls, lean principles and best practices. 
• Build and support advanced data visualizations using EIT, Power BI, Power Apps, or similar software 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience — preferably within a manufacturing or bottling environment in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Proven experience operating in global business environments, with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage large, cross-functional projects.
• Strong project management capabilities, with hands-on experience implementing continuous improvement projects on the shop floor.
• Creative problem-solver with a passion for innovative, out-of-the-box thinking to develop practical business solutions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts to diverse audiences across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and data visualization capabilities, with attention to detail and a proven ability to extract actionable insights from complex data sets.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Six Sigma (DMAIC), with a strong track record of applying these tools to drive operational improvements.
• Highly motivated, energetic, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Experience with EIT manufacturing execution systems and Oracle ERP is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of supply chain principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, Visio and some working knowledge of Power Apps and Power Automate.

Pay Rate: $110,000 - $120,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.  

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2024, Wonderful ranked as #3 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

FIJI® Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands), is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs.  Widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major retail channels and through a convenient home/business delivery service, FIJI Water has expanded globally to more than 90 countries. To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

FIJI Water is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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