Divert · 1 month ago
Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer (West Coast Based)
Turlock, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expDivert is a circular economy company focused on preventing food waste through innovative technologies and infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance operational efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing structured improvement tools. The role requires collaboration with leadership and operations teams to drive measurable performance gains and improve overall flow.
RecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Lead hands-on improvement efforts to streamline material, people, and information flow through our facilities, reducing variability and downtime
Identify and address the true system constraints that limit production throughput; use data and observation to drive 20–30% performance gains
Collaborate daily with plant floor personnel to understand issues firsthand, while influencing engineering and leadership teams to align on solutions
Facilitate focused improvement events and cross-functional initiatives that deliver tangible business results
Coach operations teams on Lean thinking, visual management, standard work, and problem-solving disciplines that sustain improvement
Develop and use operational metrics to reveal performance patterns and track progress toward improved flow, reliability, and cost efficiency
Partner with maintenance and reliability teams to create stable, predictable equipment performance that supports consistent flow
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations improvement, with a proven record of delivering measurable capacity, flow, or productivity gains
Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured improvement methods—combined with the flexibility to apply them pragmatically
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to combine data insights and direct observation to diagnose root causes
Excellent communication and facilitation skills—able to earn trust and drive change with operators, supervisors, and executives alike
Energy, humility, and persistence: you're comfortable getting dirty, challenging assumptions, and pushing for results
Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related technical field required
Preferred
Advanced degree or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM) a plus
Benefits
Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
Life Insurance
Safe harbor 401(k) plan
Paid Time Off
Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization
Company
Divert
Divert provides sustainable infrastructure solutions that eliminates waste from the retail industry.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$102.71MKey Investors
Enbridge
2023-03-01Private Equity· $100M
2018-01-02Undisclosed· $2.71M
Leadership Team
Nick Whitman
Co-Founder & COO
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