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Description
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for using expertise and experience to lead daily management systems and loss elimination processes that enable stable, reliable production of high quality products.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own the centerline management Daily Management System for the line
- Develop, strengthen and sustain capability of the team to follow centerline Daily Management Systems with excellence
- Assist in leading the Shift Hand-Off, Shift Operational Review, Daily Operational Review, and Weekly Operational Review to understand losses, coach, build capability, etc.
- Ensure team daily management addresses centerline/Q-factor outages and quality issues
- Engage and add value in Daily Management Systems and Equipment health checks with the line leader and team leaders to coach standards management
- Eliminate and prevent barriers for the line around quality related standard execution
- Own all quality measures on the scorecard for the line and execute gap analysis / action planning process
- Ensure set-up / changeovers are executed per the standards and own ongoing improvement/loss elimination of the procedures
- Work with the project resources to ensure all the impacts to quality and centerline management are managed
- Engage and work with the teams and incoming material quality system owners to ensure materials issues are addressed and root caused appropriately
- Own the food safety program for the line
- Own master sanitization for the line
- Communication - ensure the teams are receiving the right information for quality, standards, and centerline management
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
- Tour Leadership (Coaching team on standards execution)
- Coach the teams on keeping the line at base condition
- Department level system ownership (could also own a site level system)
- Be a coach for the teams on the use of GPS (IWS) tools to solve problems (Why Why, Basic Problem Solving, etc.)
- Escalate issues that need further attention properly
- Demonstrate the GSF Creed and Values
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Education/Certification:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
Experience:
- 2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment implementing Continuous Improvement tools; OR in a continuous improvement role.
- Food Manufacturing (preferred)
- Six Sigma Certification (preferred)
Language Skills:
- High level of reading comprehension
- Ability to write detailed correspondence and documentation
- Ability to use effective problem solving skills
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to utilize complex mathematical formulas and ability to relate scientific theory to real world work processes
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing
- Stand/walk 8 or more hours per day
- Constantly twist/turn and talk/hear
- Frequently squat, bend, reach, handle/finger, grip/grasp and use fine motor tasks
- Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs from floor to shoulder level and carry 30 feet
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision
Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:
- Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments
- Constantly work near moving machinery
- Constantly work in cold (35-40 degrees)
- Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection
Machines/Tools/Equipment/Software:
- Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock.
- Rubber and cotton gloves.
- Knowledge of equipment on the production line you are responsible for
- Advanced level of computer skills
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WHAT YOU’LL GET
- People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
- Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
- People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
- Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
- Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
WHY JOIN US
Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.
Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:
- People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
- Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
- People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
- Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
- Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.
Description
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for using expertise and experience to lead daily management systems and loss elimination processes that enable stable, reliable production of high quality products.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own the centerline management Daily Management System for the line
- Develop, strengthen and sustain capability of the team to follow centerline Daily Management Systems with excellence
- Assist in leading the Shift Hand-Off, Shift Operational Review, Daily Operational Review, and Weekly Operational Review to understand losses, coach, build capability, etc.
- Ensure team daily management addresses centerline/Q-factor outages and quality issues
- Engage and add value in Daily Management Systems and Equipment health checks with the line leader and team leaders to coach standards management
- Eliminate and prevent barriers for the line around quality related standard execution
- Own all quality measures on the scorecard for the line and execute gap analysis / action planning process
- Ensure set-up / changeovers are executed per the standards and own ongoing improvement/loss elimination of the procedures
- Work with the project resources to ensure all the impacts to quality and centerline management are managed
- Engage and work with the teams and incoming material quality system owners to ensure materials issues are addressed and root caused appropriately
- Own the food safety program for the line
- Own master sanitization for the line
- Communication - ensure the teams are receiving the right information for quality, standards, and centerline management
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
- Tour Leadership (Coaching team on standards execution)
- Coach the teams on keeping the line at base condition
- Department level system ownership (could also own a site level system)
- Be a coach for the teams on the use of GPS (IWS) tools to solve problems (Why Why, Basic Problem Solving, etc.)
- Escalate issues that need further attention properly
- Demonstrate the GSF Creed and Values
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Education/Certification:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
Experience:
- 2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment implementing Continuous Improvement tools; OR in a continuous improvement role.
- Food Manufacturing (preferred)
- Six Sigma Certification (preferred)
Language Skills:
- High level of reading comprehension
- Ability to write detailed correspondence and documentation
- Ability to use effective problem solving skills
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to utilize complex mathematical formulas and ability to relate scientific theory to real world work processes
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing
- Stand/walk 8 or more hours per day
- Constantly twist/turn and talk/hear
- Frequently squat, bend, reach, handle/finger, grip/grasp and use fine motor tasks
- Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs from floor to shoulder level and carry 30 feet
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision
Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:
- Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments
- Constantly work near moving machinery
- Constantly work in cold (35-40 degrees)
- Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection
Machines/Tools/Equipment/Software:
- Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock.
- Rubber and cotton gloves.
- Knowledge of equipment on the production line you are responsible for
- Advanced level of computer skills
br>
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
- Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
- People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
- Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
- Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
WHY JOIN US
Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.
Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:
- People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
- Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
- People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
- Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
- Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.
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- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Airlines
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process improvement manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or operations management
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional process improvement projects
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Minitab, Excel, or Power BI
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies including Kaizen and DMAIC
- Strong stakeholder communication and change management skills
Tips for Your Process Improvement Manager Job Search
Quantify your process wins concretely
Hiring managers for process improvement roles want numbers: cycle time reduced by X days, defect rates cut, cost avoided. Pull two or three outcomes from past projects and build your resume bullets around them before you apply to anything.
List your certifications above your summary
Lean Six Sigma belts, PMP, and APICS credentials carry significant weight in applicant tracking filters. Put them in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so they are visible before a recruiter reads your work history.
Filter openings by methodology, not just title
Many process improvement manager roles are posted under operations manager, continuous improvement manager, or operational excellence lead. Search for Lean, Kaizen, DMAIC, and Value Stream Mapping alongside the title to catch listings you would otherwise miss.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process improvement manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Most process improvement manager interviews include a behavioral or situational question about a project you led. Prepare one end-to-end case study: the problem, the methodology you chose, how you drove stakeholder buy-in, and the measurable result.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about the size of the improvement portfolio, reporting structure, and whether you will have dedicated analyst support. These factors determine whether you can actually deliver results, and raising them signals you are serious about execution.
Process Improvement Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process improvement managers?
The companies hiring the most process improvement managers right now include Walmart, Vertiv, and Smithfield Foods, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Manufacturing, healthcare systems, and large logistics operators consistently account for the highest volume of these roles.
How many process improvement manager jobs are remote?
About 49% of process improvement manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in manufacturing and warehouse environments. Sub-areas with the highest remote availability tend to be business process improvement, financial operations, and healthcare revenue cycle, where improvement work relies more on data analysis than floor observation.
How do you become a process improvement manager?
Start by building a foundation in operations, quality, or industrial engineering, either through a relevant degree or hands-on roles in those functions. Earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification to demonstrate methodology fluency, then lead at least one improvement project from problem definition through measurable results. From there, move into a continuous improvement analyst or specialist role, accumulate a portfolio of documented outcomes, and apply for manager-level positions once you can show you have driven change across multiple teams or departments.
Can you get hired as a process improvement manager with little experience?
Yes, but you will need to compensate with certifications and a documented project, even a small one. Many candidates break in by completing a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course that includes a capstone project, volunteering to lead a small efficiency initiative in their current role, or pursuing a continuous improvement coordinator or analyst title first. Employers in healthcare and financial services are often more open to candidates transitioning from adjacent roles than manufacturers, who typically expect floor experience.
What does the process improvement manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. The first is usually a recruiter screen focused on your background and certifications. The second is a hiring manager conversation where you will walk through a specific project you led using a structured format like STAR or DMAIC. A third round often includes a panel with operations or quality stakeholders who test your change management approach. Some employers, particularly in manufacturing, add a site visit or a case-based exercise where you analyze a process and present improvement recommendations.
Where can I find and apply to process improvement manager jobs?
You can find and apply to process improvement manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your industry, seniority, and methodology focus, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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