Senior Continuous Improvement Manager
fairlife, Webster, NY, United States
Senior Continuous Improvement Manager
Webster, NY The Senior Continuous Improvement Manager serves as a strategic leader and architect of Fairlife's Operational Excellence (Op-Ex) framework, driving enterprise-level transformation and sustainable performance improvement at the Webster, NY site. This senior role is accountable for shaping long-term Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy, elevating operational capabilities, and embedding a culture of excellence that advances safety, quality, productivity, and financial outcomes. Acting as a senior change agent, this leader influences cross-functional direction, mentors CI practitioners, and ensures alignment between site-level initiatives and Fairlife's broader organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings deep technical mastery, proven leadership in large-scale transformation, and the ability to inspire cultural change through vision, influence, and disciplined execution. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation Team Leadership & Talent Development Operational Excellence Deployment Performance Management & Analytics Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Skills/Qualifications Required: Technical Expertise Leadership & Influence Team Management Qualifications Experience Requirements Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 810 hours. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Reaching and bending as needed. Minimal exposure to hazards. Food Safety Requirements: Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety. Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas. Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company. Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system. Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required. How Fairlife Nourishes You: At fairlife, we believe in better
and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance) Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000) Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants) Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month) Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups Fairlife's
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supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day. Position Location: Webster, NY Reports To: Director of Continuous Improvement Travel Requirements: ~10% Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt *Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Base pay range: $135,000 - $150,000 USD Fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors. In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com. For Recruitment Agencies At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team. As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.
Webster, NY The Senior Continuous Improvement Manager serves as a strategic leader and architect of Fairlife's Operational Excellence (Op-Ex) framework, driving enterprise-level transformation and sustainable performance improvement at the Webster, NY site. This senior role is accountable for shaping long-term Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy, elevating operational capabilities, and embedding a culture of excellence that advances safety, quality, productivity, and financial outcomes. Acting as a senior change agent, this leader influences cross-functional direction, mentors CI practitioners, and ensures alignment between site-level initiatives and Fairlife's broader organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings deep technical mastery, proven leadership in large-scale transformation, and the ability to inspire cultural change through vision, influence, and disciplined execution. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation Team Leadership & Talent Development Operational Excellence Deployment Performance Management & Analytics Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Skills/Qualifications Required: Technical Expertise Leadership & Influence Team Management Qualifications Experience Requirements Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 810 hours. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Reaching and bending as needed. Minimal exposure to hazards. Food Safety Requirements: Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety. Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas. Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company. Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system. Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required. How Fairlife Nourishes You: At fairlife, we believe in better
and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance) Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000) Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants) Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month) Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups Fairlife's
nour!sh
program is designed to meet you where you are
supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day. Position Location: Webster, NY Reports To: Director of Continuous Improvement Travel Requirements: ~10% Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt *Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Base pay range: $135,000 - $150,000 USD Fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors. In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com. For Recruitment Agencies At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team. As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.