Continuous Improvement Manager – Systems Engineering - FIJI Water Company

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

This role will require up to 50% travel both internationally to Fiji and domestically to Paso Robles, CA and Tucson, AZ.  

• 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. 
• Implement upgrades to existing OEE software (EIT) and other applications with the assistance of our internal IT department 
• Build and support advanced data visualizations using EIT, Power BI, Power Apps, or similar software 

• BA or BS preferred in Engineering or Supply Chain Management and minimum 5 years relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing or bottling environment for CPG
• Prior experience in global business settings with a proven ability to manage large cross-functional projects
• Strong project management skills with experience in implementing and/or improving manufacturing execution systems and data analysis to drive overall equipment effectiveness.   
• Solid understanding of Supply Chain principles and best practices 
• Passion for creative, out-of-the-box thinking to develop and vet solutions for the business 
• Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly at all levels of an organization
• High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Visio 
• Knowledge in applying continuous improvement techniques and analytical tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Six Sigma (DMAIC) to achieve improved business results.  
• Self-motivated, high-energy individual who can function in a high demand, performance-driven environment 
• Excellent analytical skills with proven data visualization skills 
• EIT manufacturing execution system and Oracle ERP experience a plus 

Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.  

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

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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