Job Details

Darigold has an exciting opportunity to join our Regional Continuous Improvement team and play an influential leadership role. In this role, you'll provide expertise and coaching utilizing your continuous improvement skills.

The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 5 years of progressive experience in the food ingredients or CPG industries; and has had exposure to food manufacturing/processing. You will get the opportunity to be the hands-on project manager in a highly visible space. You will have to have a keen eye for detail and be a great communicator. The successful candidate will have a continuous improvement approach to his/her work; a great attitude and the ability to flex your style and connect with a diverse group of people. This role requires 33% travel to PNW sites.

What you will do

• Possess working knowledge of common methods to define problems, identify gaps in performance, gather supporting data, design solutions, implement improvements, measure results, and sustain results.
• Serve as a change agent to challenge existing processes in place. Use data to communicate and support the opportunities that exist.
• Develop a pipeline of Focus Improvement plans and execute them to resolve inefficiencies to drive cost savings.
• Manage both capital and process improvement projects to ensure desired results are met within the budgeted time and cost.
• Work with cross-functional teams to evaluate the probable financial and operational impact of process improvement opportunities, maintaining a long-term commitment.
• Increase efficiency while minimizing costs and maximizing resource utilization through lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Have a strong understanding of financial costing, including contract analysis.
• Advocate for a continuous improvement mindset, methods, and results through training, coaching, and facilitating continuous improvement events throughout the company.

What you will bring:

• Comprehensive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills, with a proven ability to execute and deliver results.
• Forthright about opinions and recommendations.
• Ability to capture and document business and reporting requirements from multiple sources.
• Ability to partner with different cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to travel between 30% and 70%, mostly regionally within the Darigold PNW footprint.

Education, Experience, and Certifications (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Food Science, Operations, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of operations experience with progressive responsibilities.
• 5+ years of Lean Continuous Improvement (IWS, TPM) experience.
• Lean Green Belt or Kaizen Facilitator certification (LSSI or equivalent).

Education, Experience, and Certifications (Suggested):

• SCRUM Master certification.

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that benefits supporting you and your family are important. Our eligible positions include a competitive total rewards package such as:

• 401k with employer matching.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Community giving through matching donations.
• This role is eligible for relocation assistance.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires a team with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to an inclusive workplace based on mutual respect, where all employees can bring their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer, welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, or genetic information. Employment is contingent upon passing background checks, a negative drug screen, and eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify. Please review our Right to Work Statement for details.