Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Romeoville, Illinois
Wilton’s Journey So Far
Wilton is a heritage US brand with a 90-year history in baking and decorating. After fifteen years of private equity ownership, the company was acquired by Dr. Oetker (family owned German conglomerate) as an expansion into the US market. Eighteen months after the acquisition, Dr. Oetker and the new leadership are looking to define the future of Wilton brands to become the most important, influential and successful cake and dessert brand in the USA. Learn more about Wilton at http://www.wilton.com.
Continuous Improvement Specialist will be responsible for driving operational improvement projects as well as working on cross-functional teams to realize innovative capacity & productivity improvements in the DC & Distribution Operations. Continuous improvement efforts will focus on making sustainable gains in quality, safety, cost, and delivery. Methods for achieving and sustaining improvements will be based on using continuous improvement fundamentals (Lean). The team member will need to collaborate closely with leadership team, DC Team members, and other corporate groups to achieve the project objectives aligned with the business needs. The team member will be responsible to carry out assignments of a broad nature, as well as specific DC initiatives, while exercising considerable communication, judgment and creativity. The team member needs to be able to carry out appropriate financial analysis to validate/support proposals and gain support of key stakeholders.
Major Responsibilities
Drive Continuous Improvement & Productivity Savings Projects
Support Business Innovation and Growth Efforts
Competencies/Skills/Knowledge Required
Education and Experience
Working Conditions
This position requires knowledge and awareness of Distribution and industrial sites. Protective gear will be required where appropriate. Position requires ability to work varying start times dependent on business needs.
Wilton Brands LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, individuals with disability or veteran status as provided by law. Wilton Brands LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
If you need accommodation to access the information provided on our website, please contact us at 630-810-2416 or send an e-mail to: careers@wilton.com We will be happy to help you!
On behalf of all of us at Wilton Brands, we hope this update finds you well during these unprecedented times. As an iconic brand, our top priorities remain keeping our associates healthy and ensuring our ability to serve our retailers and customers. Our recruitment efforts will continue and be conducted in ways that safeguard both the health of our associates and candidates. We hope that you, your family, and your friends stay safe and healthy.
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