What is Cirkul?
Cirkul is a rapidly growing company on a mission to transform how beverages are developed, distributed, and enjoyed. It’s a new way to hydrate—so much so that 96% of customers say they drink more water with Cirkul!* With over 150 flavor options available without sugar or calories, Cirkul provides customers with a fully customizable, reusable water bottle and cartridge system. Since 2018, millions have dropped sugary soda and energy drinks, and turned up their plain boring water with Cirkul! A full range of products is available at DrinkCirkul.com, and Cirkul is also sold by Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Kroger, and grocery stores nationwide.
*Based on a survey conducted with 3,258 Cirkul Customers
What is this role?
The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for identifying, leading, and sustaining process improvement initiatives across operations. This role partners closely with frontline teams and leaders to eliminate waste, improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while helping build a strong culture of continuous improvement using Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies.
What does an average day look like?Driving Results: 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.
Taking Ownership: Developing and maintaining standard work, visual management tools, and 5S systems. Following up on implemented improvements to ensure gains are sustained and documented.
Making Decisions: Analyzing operational data (OEE, scrap, labor efficiency, cycle time, inventory accuracy, etc.) to identify improvement opportunities, establish baselines, and track measurable results.
Cultivating Relationships: Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Leadership to support daily operations, line changes, and new product launches.
Instilling Trust: 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.
Customer Focus: Supporting root cause analysis for safety, quality, and delivery issues to ensure consistent, reliable outcomes for both internal and external customers.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- 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
- Manufacturing, fulfillment, or warehouse experience preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) a plus
- Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced, plant or warehouse environment
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary based on experience and market
- Generous benefits, 401k match, and PTO (even insurance for your fur babies!)
- Employee discounts on Cirkul products
- New corporate office space with great amenities
- Opportunity to work with a best in class team, in a hyper growth company, taking over the hydration industry
- A culture that rewards results
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Please note: At this time, we will not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Cirkul, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to sustaining an equitable and inclusive, people-first environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents.
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