Cirkul · 16 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Tampa, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCirkul is a rapidly growing company on a mission to transform how beverages are developed, distributed, and enjoyed. The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for identifying, leading, and sustaining process improvement initiatives across operations, partnering closely with frontline teams to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leading Lean initiatives such as kaizen events, process mapping, and rapid improvement workshops to reduce waste and improve operational performance across manufacturing, warehousing, and support functions
Developing and maintaining standard work, visual management tools, and 5S systems
Following up on implemented improvements to ensure gains are sustained and documented
Analyzing operational data (OEE, scrap, labor efficiency, cycle time, inventory accuracy, etc.) to identify improvement opportunities, establish baselines, and track measurable results
Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Leadership to support daily operations, line changes, and new product launches
Training and coaching team members on CI tools, supporting employee-led improvement ideas, and acting as a change agent to help teams adopt new processes and behaviors
Supporting root cause analysis for safety, quality, and delivery issues to ensure consistent, reliable outcomes for both internal and external customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
2–5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Operational Excellence
Working knowledge of Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, A3, Root Cause Analysis)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills
Ability to work effectively with both hourly and salaried teams
Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced, plant or warehouse environment
Preferred
Manufacturing, fulfillment, or warehouse experience preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) a plus
Benefits
Generous benefits, 401k match, and PTO (even insurance for your fur babies!)
Employee discounts on Cirkul products
New corporate office space with great amenities
Company
Cirkul
Cirkul is a beverage company that makes drinking water with delicious and nutritious flavors.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$111.57MKey Investors
SC.HoldingsAF Ventures
2022-06-13Series C· $70M
2021-08-12Series B· $30M
2020-09-17Series Unknown· $6.7M
Leadership Team
Garrett Waggoner
CEO/Founder
Andy Gay
Founder/President
Recent News
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