Continuous Improvement Lead
The Wonderful Company
Company Description
Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water®. Sourced from a natural aquifer hundreds of miles below the Earth’s surface, and bottled in Viti Levu, FIJI Water is known worldwide for its iconic square bottle, unique mineral profile, and soft smooth taste.
FIJI Water is one of the country’s leading employers–it is innovative and safe and creates long-term personal and professional opportunities for its employees. Being part of FIJI Water is to be in a larger family of businesses and brands across the globe as a division of The Wonderful Company, and one that is helping to make the world a better place with its high-quality, healthy brands, and a mission to ensure the communities where its employees live and work thrive. That commitment extends to the FIJI Water Foundation—one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Fiji—which focuses its efforts and investments on education, clean water access, environmental sustainability, health and wellness, emergency relief, and community development.
Job Description
Role Overview: The Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead with a training focus will be responsible for driving a culture of operational excellence across the manufacturing facility through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies. This role emphasizes the development and delivery of effective training programs to build CI capabilities at all levels of the organization
Responsibilities:
- Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead and support CI initiatives across the plant to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost. Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analyses, value stream mapping, and other CI tools. Analyze performance data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Training and Capability Development: Design and deliver engaging training programs (classroom, hands-on, and digital) on Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, problem solving, standard work, etc. Assess training needs at various organizational levels and tailor programs accordingly. Coach frontline teams, supervisors, and managers on CI tools and behaviors. Deliver flagship WOW trainings for the organization. Work with the TWC CI team to learn advanced WOW training materials and then simplify the training for delivery in a localized setting
- Program Development and Deployment: Develop and maintain standardized CI training materials and documentation. Collaborate with HR, Quality, and Operations to integrate CI into onboarding and ongoing training. Track the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics
- Change Management and Culture Building: Act as a change agent, encouraging a CI mindset across the organization. Promote employee engagement through structured idea systems and recognition programs. Support cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvements
- Train the Trainer: Train the trainers who will deliver technical trainings for the business. Create and manage the overall flagship trainings and specialized training calendars for NWVL. Assign training resources to deliver content in a timely and effective manner. Create evaluation criteria for training effectiveness
- Creation and Delivery of Specialized Trainings: Work with assigned trainers across NWVL to tailor training content for the business. Evaluate trainers on content delivery and work with trainees to ensure tangible results are realized
- Metrics and Reporting: Track and report CI project savings, training metrics, and engagement levels. Monitor KPI improvements as a result of training and CI activities
- Quality and Compliance: Support FIJI Water’s quality compliance, safety, and environmental initiatives by adhering to standard work processes, regulatory standards, and company rules and regulations
- Project Management: Manage key strategic projects for the business
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 2 years in a CI role
- Proven experience in delivering training and facilitating workshops
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and other CI tools
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
- Experience with adult learning principles or instructional design.
- Proficiency in CI software tools, data visualization platforms, and ERP systems
- Multilingual ability
Additional Information
If you are keen to develop your career in an exciting business with a well-regarded brand, then this could be for you.
Successful applicants must have an excellent work ethic, be self-motivated with proven problem-solving capabilities, able to meet the fast-paced nature of business demands with a “can-do” attitude, committed to delivering outputs in a timely manner, a team player, reliable, and work with minimal supervision; supports organisational philanthropic, corporate, and environmental initiatives, and models Company’s core values: Adapt and Grow, Do What’s Right, Nourish and Develop, Play to Win, and Work Together.
Please submit your applications through the link provided.
FIJI Water thanks all potential applicants and advises that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
NWVL is an Equal 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, origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, age, or other protected categories outlined by local legislation.
FIJI® Water is a natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji Islands). With its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel, and with more than double the electrolytes compared to the other two top premium bottled water brands, FIJI Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water has a perfectly balanced 7.7pH. FIJI Water is available in a variety of sizes, including 330mL, 500mL, 700mL, 700mL Sports Cap, 1L, and 1.5L.
As part of its longstanding commitment to sustainability, nearly 70% of FIJI Water’s global bottle volume is in 100% recycled plastic (rPET) including its best-selling 500mL and 330mL bottles. Since 2007, the FIJI Water Foundation has been committed to supporting environmental conservation and strengthening local communities, investing more than FJD $47 million in community development, access to safe water, education, health & wellness, and environmental sustainability.
To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram.
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