Sr Continuous Improvement Specialist

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$70,100.00/yr - $92,000.00/yr

Requisition : 37059

Coors Distributing Company (CDC) is one of the nation’s leading beer and beverage distributors based in Denver, CO. We are the critical link between our suppliers that produce the beverages and the retail outlets where they are sold, as well as the restaurants and bars where they are consumed. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Molson Coors Beverage Company and the only company‑owned distributor.

We are one of the largest single site distributors in the country, with 470 employees and 35 suppliers. We sell and distribute 16 million cases annually to over 4,500 accounts in the Denver metro area.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

The Sr Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency by implementing lean methodologies and data-driven strategies. The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist will work cross-functionally utilizing data to develop and implement new processes. This position reports to the Operations Director.

• Project Management (30%)
• Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
  Drive projects that enhance cost efficiency, quality, and delivery performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate Across Functions:
  Partner with managers to allocate resources effectively and streamline project execution.
• Deliver Clear Project Reporting:
  Provide timely updates, performance metrics, and actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Facilitate Effective Communication:
  Organize and lead meetings with internal teams.
• Evaluate Feasibility:
  Analyze procedures, specifications, and proposals to determine project viability and impact.
• Process Improvement (30%)
• Map and Optimize Processes:
  Transition workflows from current state to future state and oversee implementation of improvements.
• Coach and Mentor Teams:
  Guide employees in applying Lean tools and root cause analysis techniques (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Whys) to solve problems and sustain improvements.
• Champion Operational Excellence:
  Conduct regular 5S audits and management reviews to maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employee involvement and ownership of improvement initiatives.
• Optimize Vertique Warehouse Automation:
  Identify opportunities to improve Vertique system performance, streamline workflows, and maximize automation efficiency.
• Data Analysis (30%)
• Perform detailed workflow and performance analysis across all warehouse processes, including replenishment, repack, returned product handling, trailer loading/unloading, and staging, to identify efficiency gaps.
• Analyze equipment utilization and develop process flow mapping to uncover bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Create, document, and communicate standardized procedures, ensuring effective training and adoption across teams.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support gap analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain robust data management and reporting systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for ongoing operational analysis.
• Safety (10%)
• Model and reinforce safe behaviors, promoting the philosophy that “all injuries are preventable.”
• Use data-driven insights to identify patterns, trends, and recurring issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Recommend process improvements and ergonomic solutions to enhance employee safety and compliance with OSHA and local regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• 0-2 years of experience working in a warehouse…